How far is Thomasboro, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Thomasboro, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
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City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasboro and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasboro and Bloomington.
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Start on West Clark Street
78 m · 11 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Leverett Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Leverett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
2015 ft · 48 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 South: Effingham
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2125 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South East Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South 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 Thomasboro 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 74 West
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Thomasboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomasboro to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Farmer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Thomasboro and 28.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Thomasboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Farmer City
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 Farmer City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasboro and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 45.79 mi (73.69 km).
#1 Thomasboro
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417000, -88.1842100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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