How far is Sterling, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Bloomington is 97.26 miles (156.52 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Bloomington, IL is 97.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Sterling to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 127.78 miles (205.64 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Sterling
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14313 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.7886400 |
| Longitude | -89.6962200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 Sterling and Bloomington
The distance between Sterling and Bloomington is 206 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 17 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 Sterling and Bloomington. The current time is 18:47:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.07 liters (4.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Bloomington is $16.26 (diesel $19.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.26 | $18.54 | $20.52 | $19.39 |
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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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
