How far is Marseilles, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Marseilles, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.53 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.37 mi
97.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.53 mi
Kilometers
115.12 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Marseilles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marseilles
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marseilles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wenona
IL

City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States

From Marseilles
44.1 mi
00h 39m
To Bloomington
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marseilles and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marseilles and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Rutland Street

    651 ft · 13 sec · Rutland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 15

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on East 24th Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 24th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway 15

    2965 ft · 1 min · County Highway 15

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marseilles and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
58.9 mi · 82%
I 80 West
18.5 mi · 26%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 7%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 3%
East 24th Road
1.82 mi · 3%
County Highway 15
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

58.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wenona
00h 39m from Marseilles
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marseilles and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marseilles to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Marseilles and 27.5 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marseilles and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Wenona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wenona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wenona.

RAIL

Pontiac station

40 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Princeton

51 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Mendota station

56 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marseilles and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 60.37 mi (97.16 km).

Marseilles

#1 Marseilles

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population4,778
Coordinates41.3308700, -88.7081300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Rutland Street (-88.708084, 41.330857)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marseilles and Bloomington. The current time is 22:40:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.