How far is Bloomingdale, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, IL to Springfield, IL is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.12 mi
03h 07m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.12 mi
Kilometers
315.62 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-04-19T04:44
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Bloomingdale
97.9 mi
01h 33m
To Springfield
98.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lake Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Lake Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Springfield.

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 57%
I 55 South
59.9 mi · 31%
I 355 Toll South
18.5 mi · 9%
East Lake Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 1%
IL 97 West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 33m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomingdale and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomingdale to Springfield?

The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Bloomingdale and 98.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomingdale and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rooks Creek, 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 Rooks Creek.

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.35 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

Population21,723
Coordinates41.9575300, -88.0809000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.08076, 41.957533)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Springfield. The current time is 04:44:00.

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.