How far is Bloomington, IL from Burbank, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Burbank, IL is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
124.75 mi
02h 29m
Flight
107.01 mi
172.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.01 mi
Kilometers
172.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.75 mi
Kilometers
200.76 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burbank
Sun, May 31, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-30T22:14
Arrive Burbank
Sun, May 31, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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 Bloomington
62.4 mi
01h 14m
To Burbank
62.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2735 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

    710 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    22 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 87th Street

    55 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 87th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
113 mi · 90%
Tri-State Tollway
4.17 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
West 95th Street
1.4 mi · 1%
South Ridgeland Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 05m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 14m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Burbank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Burbank?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 62.4 miles from Bloomington and 62.4 miles from Burbank.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Burbank.

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 Bloomington and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 107.01 mi (172.21 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Burbank

#2 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population27,933
Coordinates41.7339200, -87.7795000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Burbank (-87.7795, 41.73392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Burbank. The current time is 22:14:25.

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.