How far is Mount Sterling, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Sterling, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
Town in Mason County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Sterling and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Bloomington.
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Start on East Washington Street
2 m · 6 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
104 m · 20 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
15 m · 4 sec · East North Street
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Turn right
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
16.2 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Congress Street
15.9 mi · 24 min · South Congress Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Promenade Street
1000 ft · 19 sec · South Promenade Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Laurel Street
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Continue on Dixie Road
1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road
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Continue on East 200 North Road
1562 ft · 35 sec · East 200 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Bloomington
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway
1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Veterans Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business
1386 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 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 Mount Sterling and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Laurel Street
Turn right onto East Laurel Street
46.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Sterling and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Sterling to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Topeka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Mount Sterling and 57.7 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Sterling and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Topeka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Town Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topeka.
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Springfield station
Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 99.46 mi (160.06 km).
#1 Mount Sterling
Township in Brown County, Illinois
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 39.9872700, -90.7634600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
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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