How far is West Town, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from West Town, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.87 mi
02h 28m
Flight
119.11 mi
191.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.11 mi
Kilometers
191.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.87 mi
Kilometers
220.27 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 PM CST
Return by in West Town
Sat, Nov 7, 4:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Town
2026-11-07T11:39
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Town
9:30 PM CST
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From West Town
66.6 mi
01h 14m
To Bloomington
70.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59ยฐF
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Town and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wolcott Avenue

    49 m ยท 9 sec ยท North Wolcott Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Erie Street

    668 ft ยท 35 sec ยท West Erie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Damen Avenue

    3.8 mi ยท 8 min ยท North Damen Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    2784 ft ยท 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    3.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    118 mi ยท 2 hr 15 min ยท Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท North Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft ยท 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท East Empire Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft ยท 50 sec ยท North Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft ยท 59 sec ยท East Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m ยท 14 sec ยท North Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m ยท 24 sec ยท East Douglas Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft ยท 16 sec ยท North East Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
118 mi ยท 86%
North Damen Avenue
3.84 mi ยท 3%
Stevenson Expressway
3.65 mi ยท 3%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi ยท 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi ยท 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

118 mi ยท 02h 15m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 14m from West Town
Leave By
1:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny leaving West Town 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 West Town to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from West Town and 70.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny around West Town and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

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Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Town and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 119.11 mi (191.69 km).

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#1 West Town

West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8938100, -87.6749300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.674925, 41.89366)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L ยท about $22.03
Round trip
$44.07
9.66 gal ยท 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $22.03 $44.07
Mid-grade $5.19 $25.05 $50.11
Premium $5.75 $27.77 $55.54
Diesel $6.56 $31.69 $63.39

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Town and Bloomington. The current time is 11:39:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.