How far is Washington, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Washington, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walnut Street
95 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Eureka Road
2 mi · 4 min · Eureka Road
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Turn right onto Dee-Mack Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dee-Mack Road
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Continue on Dee-Mac Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dee-Mac Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1300 East
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road 1300 East
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Continue on West Martin Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · West Martin Drive
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Turn left
125 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East
1340 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 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 Washington and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
14 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Congerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Washington and 17.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Congerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Congerville.
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Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 km).
#1 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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