How far is Vandalia, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Vandalia, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandalia and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandalia and Bloomington.
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Start on West Gallatin Street
34 m · 10 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road
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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 Vandalia and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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28.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Vandalia and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandalia to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Vandalia and 60.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Vandalia and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
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 Macon.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Mattoon station
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.63 km).
#1 Vandalia
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 6,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.9606000, -89.0936800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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