How far is Warsaw, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Warsaw, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
148.08 mi
02h 49m
Flight
128.68 mi
207.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.08 mi
Kilometers
238.31 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-15T23:39
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Warsaw
78.2 mi
01h 24m
To Bloomington
69.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 32

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32

  4. 4

    Continue on Warsaw Road

    2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3269 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Keokuk Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 136

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US Highway 136

  8. 8

    Continue on West Maine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Maine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 136

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 136

  10. 10

    Continue on Buchanan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buchanan Street

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 1500

    3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1915 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 2100th Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKinley Avenue
35.9 mi · 24%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.9 mi · 15%
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 14%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 12%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 136
8.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

McKinley Avenue

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
01h 24m from Warsaw
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warsaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Warsaw and 69.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warsaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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 Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates40.3592100, -91.4346000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.434594, 40.359221)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Bloomington. The current time is 23:39:36.

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.