How far is Bloomington, IL from Crest Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Crest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Crest Hill.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 South: Larkin Avenue
1477 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Larkin Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Larkin Avenue
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Turn right onto Theodore Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Theodore Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Crest Hill.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Crest Hill?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Bloomington and 49 miles from Crest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Bloomington and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 87.45 mi (140.74 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 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 21,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.5547500, -88.0986700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.67 | $29.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
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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