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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.07 mi
01h 12m
Flight
68.9 mi
110.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.9 mi
Kilometers
110.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.07 mi
Kilometers
120.82 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T23:09
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mahomet
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Oakwood
37.5 mi
00h 36m
To Bloomington
37.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Main Street

    12 m · 7 sec · West North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oakwood Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · North Oakwood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Oakwood Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Oakwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Champaign

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
70.6 mi · 94%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 4%
North Oakwood Road
0.63 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 1%
US 51 South
0.32 mi
North Oakwood Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahomet
00h 36m from Oakwood
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

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?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Mahomet

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

16 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

60 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.89 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,460
Coordinates40.1161500, -87.7783600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Main Street (-87.778359, 40.11613)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Bloomington. The current time is 23:09:31.

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.