How far is Roscoe, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Bloomington.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Belvidere Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Lane Road
1.2 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 Roscoe 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Roscoe and 72.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscoe and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy Grove.
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Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 km).
#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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
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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