How far is North Pekin, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from North Pekin, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.07 mi
00h 40m
Flight
34.22 mi
55.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.22 mi
Kilometers
55.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.26 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in North Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Pekin
2026-04-19T05:57
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Pekin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Goodfield
IL

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

From North Pekin
19.8 mi
00h 20m
To Bloomington
18.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Pekin and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Radio City Drive

    1521 ft · 26 sec · Radio City Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2974 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

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

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Pekin 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Radio City Drive
32.7 mi · 86%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 10%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.74 mi · 2%
US 150
0.37 mi · 1%
North East Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Radio City Drive

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodfield
00h 20m from North Pekin
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving North Pekin and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Pekin to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from North Pekin and 18.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around North Pekin and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Goodfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goodfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Village of Morton- Village Hall

Morton , IL
120 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

28 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

35 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Pekin and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 34.22 mi (55.07 km).

North Pekin

#1 North Pekin

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,530
Coordinates40.6150400, -89.6223200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.622301, 40.61504)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Pekin and Bloomington. The current time is 05:57:21.

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.