How far is Bloomington, IL from Chicago Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Chicago Heights, IL is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Chicago Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Chicago Heights.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2654 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto West Peotone Road
4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road
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Continue on West Wilmington Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Lincoln Highway
577 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
1635 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Halsted Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Chicago Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
73 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Chicago Heights?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Bloomington and 58.5 miles from Chicago Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Chicago Heights. Straight-line distance: 100 mi (160.94 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 28,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061500, -87.6356000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Heights (-87.6356, 41.50615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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