How far is Tolono, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Tolono, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
61.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.83 mi
83.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.97 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolono
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Tolono
30.7 mi
00h 37m
To Bloomington
30.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bourne Street

    7 m · 3 sec · North Bourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holden Street

    1017 ft · 48 sec · Holden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Long Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Long Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2688 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

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

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South 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 Tolono and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
43.8 mi · 71%
I-57 North
8.83 mi · 14%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 4%
North Long Street
2.67 mi · 4%
Monticello Road
2.38 mi · 4%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 37m from Tolono
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Tolono 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 Tolono to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Tolono and 30.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Tolono and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

25 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

31 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

52 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

73 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolono and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.41 km).

Tolono

#1 Tolono

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,349
Coordinates39.9861400, -88.2589400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Tolono (-88.25894, 39.98614)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
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 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tolono and Bloomington. The current time is 22:38:08.

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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.