How far is Streator, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Streator, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
61.13 mi
01h 02m
Flight
44.76 mi
72.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.76 mi
Kilometers
72.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.13 mi
Kilometers
98.38 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Streator
Tue, May 5, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streator
2026-05-05T01:55
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Streator
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
Minonk
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States

From Streator
30 mi
00h 31m
To Bloomington
31.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bloomington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bloomington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 500 E Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 500 E Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3000 North Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · East 3000 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 9th Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North 9th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Elm Street

    835 ft · 20 sec · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 700 North Road

    2719 ft · 46 sec · 700 North Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.1 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

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

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

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

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Streator 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
700 North Road
35 mi · 57%
North 9th Road
6.1 mi · 10%
East 3000 North Road
5.1 mi · 8%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 8%
North 500 E Road
2.32 mi · 4%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

700 North Road

Merge slight left

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minonk
00h 31m from Streator
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Streator and 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 Streator to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Minonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Streator and 31.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Streator and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Minonk

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

34 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

44 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streator and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 44.76 mi (72.04 km).

Streator

#1 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
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 Main Street (-88.835352, 41.120915)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Streator and Bloomington. The current time is 01:55:00.

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.