How far is Rutland, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Rutland, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.77 mi
00h 42m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, Nov 9, 7:04 PM CST
Return by in Rutland
Mon, Nov 9, 7:47 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-11-09T18:22
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, Nov 9, 7:04 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Paso
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois

From Rutland
19.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bloomington
19.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South East Front Street

    25 m · 9 sec · South East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1536 ft · 47 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Chestnut Street

    2362 ft · 50 sec · West Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 2200 North

    536 ft · 20 sec · County Road 2200 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 2200 North
26.5 mi · 67%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 12%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 5%
West Chestnut Street
0.45 mi · 1%
US 150
0.37 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 2200 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Paso
00h 21m from Rutland
Leave By
7:04 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rutland and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Paso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Rutland and 19.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rutland and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near El Paso

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Paso and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Normal Town

Normal , IL
100 S Maple St, Normal, IL 61761
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Government office
Minonk City Street Department
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Minonk City Street Department

Minonk , IL
202 W 10th St, Minonk, IL 61760
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Paso.

RAIL

Uptown Station

26 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

36 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

57 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Dwight station

63 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rutland

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population303
Coordinates40.9842000, -89.0417500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South East Front Street (-89.041725, 40.984202)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.59
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $6.29 $12.59
Mid-grade $5.12 $7.17 $14.33
Premium $5.68 $7.95 $15.90
Diesel $6.52 $9.13 $18.26

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Bloomington. The current time is 18:22:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.