How far is Wamac, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Wamac, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.63 mi
02h 48m
Flight
136.7 mi
220 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.7 mi
Kilometers
220 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.63 mi
Kilometers
240.8 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Wamac
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wamac
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wamac
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
Assumption
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

From Wamac
72.5 mi
01h 24m
To Bloomington
77.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Peach Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Peach Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1955 ft · 1 min · Wabash Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1572 ft · 1 min · East 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  9. 9

    Continue on North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  11. 11

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  15. 15

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur

    2582 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Decatur

    44 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Business Route 51

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Water Street

    27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wamac 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Water Street
27.4 mi · 18%
North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 12%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 10%
300E
13.5 mi · 9%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 7%
150E
10.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Assumption
01h 24m from Wamac
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wamac 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 Wamac to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Assumption is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Wamac and 77.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wamac and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Assumption

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

58 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

60 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Effingham

62 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

75 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wamac and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 136.7 mi (220 km).

Wamac

#1 Wamac

City in Marion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,117
Coordinates38.5089400, -89.1406300
Altitude152
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 Peach Street (-89.140631, 38.50884)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 Wamac and Bloomington. The current time is 04:29:31.

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.