How far is Salem, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Bloomington is 128.35 miles (206.55 km).
Flight distance from Salem, IL to Bloomington, IL is 128.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Salem to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 169.61 miles (272.96 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Illinois
| Population | 6952 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W |
| Latitude | 38.6269900 |
| Longitude | -88.9456200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Bloomington
The distance between Salem and Bloomington is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salem and Bloomington. The current time is 01:26:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.66 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Bloomington is $21.59 (diesel $25.74).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.59 | $24.61 | $27.24 | $25.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
