How far is Richmond, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Richmond, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Bloomington.
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Start on Broadway Street
14 m · 4 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1401 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Kenosha Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn left onto North Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street
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Turn right onto West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Lane Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
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Take the ramp right
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Bloomington.
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 39
Keep slight right
119 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Richmond to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Richmond and 88.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Compton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 142.14 mi (228.75 km).
#1 Richmond
Place in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 1,896 |
| Coordinates | 42.4758500, -88.3059300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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