How far is Bloomington, IL from Clarendon Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Clarendon Hills, IL is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.26 mi
02h 20m
Flight
105.62 mi
169.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.62 mi
Kilometers
169.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.26 mi
Kilometers
190.32 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T02:05
Arrive Clarendon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bloomington
59.2 mi
01h 10m
To Clarendon Hills
59.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Clarendon Hills.

  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

    108.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 55th Street

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 55th Street

    2107 ft · 55 sec · 55th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Prospect Avenue

    1753 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Prospect Avenue

    1680 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
109 mi · 92%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Kingery Highway
3.29 mi · 3%
South Prospect Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
55th Street
0.64 mi · 1%
IL 83 North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 01m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 10m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Clarendon Hills?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 59.2 miles from Bloomington and 59.2 miles from Clarendon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Clarendon Hills. Straight-line distance: 105.62 mi (169.98 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Clarendon Hills

#2 Clarendon Hills

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,718
Coordinates41.7975300, -87.9547800
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Clarendon Hills (-87.95478, 41.79753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Clarendon Hills. The current time is 02:05:41.

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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.