How far is Warrensburg, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Warrensburg, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.15 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.26 mi
61.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.15 mi
Kilometers
72.66 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-05-31T03:52
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
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
Clinton
IL

Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States

From Warrensburg
22.6 mi
00h 25m
To Bloomington
22.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North North Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Forsyth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Illiniwick Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · West Illiniwick Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    2806 ft · 55 sec · West Forsyth Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrensburg 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Forsyth Road
4.24 mi · 9%
North North Street
0.75 mi · 2%
West Illiniwick Road
0.67 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.51 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 25m from Warrensburg
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Warrensburg and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warrensburg to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Warrensburg and 22.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Warrensburg and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Clinton City Hall

Clinton , IL
118 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Kenney City Hall

Kenney , IL
112 Johnston St, Kenney, IL 61749
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Maroa Police Department

Maroa , IL
120 S Locust St, Maroa, IL 61756
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

RAIL

Lincoln

34 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

39 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

62 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 38.26 mi (61.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Warrensburg

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,112
Coordinates39.9328200, -89.0620300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-89.06206, 39.93282)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrensburg and Bloomington. The current time is 03:52:37.

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.