How far is Bloomington, IL from Crest Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
163.59 mi
03h 07m
Flight
146.25 mi
235.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.25 mi
Kilometers
235.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.59 mi
Kilometers
263.28 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crest Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T05:13
Arrive Crest Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
81.8 mi
01h 33m
To Crest Hill
81.8 mi
01h 33m

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
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Madison Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    815 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Busch Boulevard

    778 ft · 40 sec · Busch Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road

    1 km · 1 min · Old Saint Louis Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eiler Road

    837 ft · 23 sec · Eiler Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bernard Drive

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Bernard Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Bernard Drive

    109 m · 19 sec · Bernard Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bethesda Drive

    1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Belvedere Drive

    693 ft · 30 sec · Belvedere Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belvedere Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82 mi · 50%
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 40%
I 255 South
8.57 mi · 5%
New Missouri Avenue
2.52 mi · 2%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
Old Saint Louis Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

82 mi · 01h 29m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 33m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and 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 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Bloomington and 81.8 miles from Crest Hill.

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 17.3 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Crest Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 146.25 mi (235.36 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Crest Hill

#2 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois

Population20,209
Coordinates38.5395000, -90.0770500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Crest Hill (-90.07705, 38.5395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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 Crest Hill. The current time is 05:13:36.

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.