How far is Patton, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Patton, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
132.93 mi
02h 56m
Flight
103.03 mi
165.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.03 mi
Kilometers
165.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.93 mi
Kilometers
213.93 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Patton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patton
2026-04-18T04:10
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patton
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
Ogden
IL

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

From Patton
66.4 mi
01h 28m
To Bloomington
66.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
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 Patton and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2250th Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · East 2250th Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 74th Place

    1 km · 3 min · 74th Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Terre Haute Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North Terre Haute Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jasper Street

    3043 ft · 53 sec · East Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patton 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
78.8 mi · 59%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 22%
East Terre Haute Road
7.35 mi · 6%
North Terre Haute Road
5.53 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.29 mi · 2%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogden
01h 28m from Patton
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Patton 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 Patton to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Patton and 66.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ogden

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

24 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

28 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

72 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 103.03 mi (165.81 km).

Patton

#1 Patton

Township of Illinois

Population4,902
Coordinates39.4769800, -87.5586300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Patton (-87.55863, 39.47698)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Patton and Bloomington. The current time is 04:10:35.

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.