How far is Monticello, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Monticello, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Bloomington.
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Start on West Center Street
1064 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Center Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West Brige Street
569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2650 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on South Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on Main Street
1576 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South East Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Monticello and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Monticello and 29.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Monticello and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Empire.
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 38.54 mi (62.03 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 40.0278100, -88.5734000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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