How far is Bloomington, IL from Beach Park, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
168.52 mi
03h 25m
Flight
146.26 mi
235.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.26 mi
Kilometers
235.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.52 mi
Kilometers
271.21 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T10:03
Arrive Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
84.3 mi
01h 42m
To Beach Park
84.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Beach Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    2654 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Belvidere Street

    2287 ft · 56 sec · Belvidere Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Green Bay Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    64 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Beach Park.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 66%
Tri-State Tollway
41.8 mi · 25%
South Green Bay Road
4.36 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 2%
Belvidere Road
1.87 mi · 1%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 04m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 42m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Beach Park?

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Bloomington and 84.3 miles from Beach Park.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 146.26 mi (235.39 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 Bloomington and Beach Park. The current time is 10:03:18.

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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.