How far is Mascoutah, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Mascoutah, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.15 mi
03h 07m
Flight
144.21 mi
232.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.21 mi
Kilometers
232.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.15 mi
Kilometers
254.52 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Mascoutah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mascoutah
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mascoutah
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Mascoutah
79.2 mi
01h 33m
To Bloomington
79 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 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 Mascoutah and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    30.7 mi · 45 min · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Veterans Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Street
124 mi · 79%
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 19%
South Veterans Parkway
2.47 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.51 mi
US 51 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 33m from Mascoutah
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Mascoutah and 79 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Divernon, 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 Divernon.

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mascoutah and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 144.21 mi (232.08 km).

Mascoutah

#1 Mascoutah

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population8,076
Coordinates38.4903300, -89.7931500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Mascoutah (-89.79315, 38.49033)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mascoutah and Bloomington. The current time is 18:33:14.

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.