Bloomington, Illinois to Madisonville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

232.4 miles 374 km · straight line
290.5 miles estimated 467.5 km · driving distance
5h 51min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Madisonville?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Madisonville is 232.4 miles (374 km) as the crow flies. Madisonville is located SSE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 290.5 miles, taking about 5h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Madisonville in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Madisonville. 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 Madisonville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 51min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 1min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 33min $35–$102* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Madisonville

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients