How far is Bloomington, IL from Frankfort, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Frankfort, IL is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Frankfort.
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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
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Maple Street
2117 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
1380 ft · 40 sec · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Old Frankfort Way
1104 ft · 32 sec · Old Frankfort Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North White Street
1754 ft · 53 sec · North White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nebraska Street
63 m · 8 sec · East Nebraska Street
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Turn right onto Center Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Center Road
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Frankfort.
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 leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 54.5 miles from Bloomington and 54.6 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
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 Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 91.93 mi (147.95 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 Frankfort
Frankfort is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4958700, -87.8486600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-87.84866, 41.49587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.56 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $22.13 | $44.27 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
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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