How far is Bloomington, IL from East Dundee, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to East Dundee, IL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
148.12 mi
02h 58m
Flight
117.69 mi
189.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.69 mi
Kilometers
189.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.12 mi
Kilometers
238.37 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Dundee
Fri, May 1, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, May 1, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-01T00:57
Arrive East Dundee
Fri, May 1, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Diamond
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Bloomington
74.1 mi
01h 29m
To East Dundee
74.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and East Dundee.

  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

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    1940 ft · 41 sec · New Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
104 mi · 70%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 16%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.69 mi · 5%
West Higgins Road
4.59 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 2%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 53m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond
01h 29m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near East Dundee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to East Dundee?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Bloomington and 74.1 miles from East Dundee.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near East Dundee.

Stop Ideas Near Diamond

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

26 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

37 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and East Dundee. Straight-line distance: 117.69 mi (189.41 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
East Dundee

#2 East Dundee

Village in United States of America

Population3,186
Coordinates42.0989100, -88.2714700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: East Dundee (-88.27147, 42.09891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and East Dundee. The current time is 00:57:18.

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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.