Bloomington, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.8 miles 130.1 km · straight line
101 miles estimated 162.6 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Charleston, Illinois?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois is 80.8 miles (130.1 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, Illinois is located SSE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Charleston, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Charleston, Illinois

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 308 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients