How far is Rossville, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Rossville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
80.44 mi
01h 31m
Flight
70.07 mi
112.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.46 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T15:48
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Fisher
IL

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

From Rossville
41.4 mi
00h 45m
To Bloomington
39 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Attica Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Attica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2300 East

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 2300 East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Route 136

    7.3 mi · 11 min · US Route 136

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 136

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US Route 136

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 270 East Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 270 East Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 3100 North Rd

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Rd

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    10.1 mi · 15 min · County Road 3000 North

  10. 10

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Klein Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Klein Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Champaign Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Champaign Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North

  14. 14

    Continue on East Division Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Division Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North

  16. 16

    Continue on East 200 North Road

    13.9 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3000 North
21 mi · 26%
I 74 West
16.5 mi · 20%
East 200 North Road
13.9 mi · 17%
US Route 136
11.7 mi · 15%
2300 East
5.53 mi · 7%
East Champaign Avenue
4.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fisher
00h 45m from Rossville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Rossville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Fisher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Rossville and 39 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Fisher

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

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

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Rantoul

16 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

24 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

58 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

58 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 70.07 mi (112.76 km).

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#1 Rossville

Village in Illinois

Population1,202
Coordinates40.3792000, -87.6686300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: East Attica Street (-87.668628, 40.379247)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.71 $21.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.65 $13.22 $26.43
Diesel $5.30 $15.06 $30.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Bloomington. The current time is 15:48:54.

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.