How far is Bensenville, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Bensenville, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.99 mi
02h 15m
Flight
115.44 mi
185.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.44 mi
Kilometers
185.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.99 mi
Kilometers
209.2 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bensenville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensenville
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensenville
9:30 PM CDT
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 Bensenville
65.8 mi
01h 07m
To Bloomington
64.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Green Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Green Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South York Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South York Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  19. 19

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensenville 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
101 mi · 78%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 5%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 2%
South York Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

101 mi · 01h 51m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 07m from Bensenville
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensenville 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 Bensenville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 65.8 miles from Bensenville and 64.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensenville 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.

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

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 Bensenville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 115.44 mi (185.78 km).

Bensenville

#1 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.939981, 41.955005)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensenville and Bloomington. The current time is 04:20:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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