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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on Warsaw Road
2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road
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Turn right
3269 ft · 58 sec
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Turn slight right onto Keokuk Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
3.6 mi · 5 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on West Maine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Maine Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on Buchanan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buchanan Street
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Continue on E County Road 1500
3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500
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Take the ramp slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Turn right onto East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Avenue E
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 sec · North 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 Warsaw and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 km).
#1 Warsaw
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592100, -91.4346000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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