How far is Oakwood, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Oakwood, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 01h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Bloomington.
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Start on West North Main Street
12 m · 7 sec · West North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Oakwood Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · North Oakwood Street
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Continue on North Oakwood Road
1 km · 1 min · North Oakwood Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Champaign
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 16 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
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Mahomet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Oakwood and 37.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mahomet
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.89 km).
#1 Oakwood
Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 40.1161500, -87.7783600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
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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