How far is Preston, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Bloomington is 170.71 miles (274.73 km).
Flight distance from Preston, IL to Bloomington, IL is 170.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Preston to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 199.54 miles (321.13 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Bloomington will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°6'22"N 89°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.1061600 |
| Longitude | -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Bloomington
The distance between Preston and Bloomington is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Preston and Bloomington. The current time is 04:08:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.65 liters (7.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Bloomington is $25.4 (diesel $30.28).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.4 | $28.95 | $32.04 | $30.28 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
