How far is Bloomington, IL from Gilberts, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Gilberts, IL is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 02h 51m.
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 the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Gilberts.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Gilberts.
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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
54.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1853 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
34.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Bridge Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.1 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
12.3 mi · 19 min · Illinois Route 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Higgins Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Higgins Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Higgins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Gilberts.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Gilberts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Gilberts?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Mazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Bloomington and 66.2 miles from Gilberts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Gilberts.
Stop Ideas Near Mazon
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 Mazon.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Gilberts. Straight-line distance: 116.42 mi (187.36 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 Gilberts
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.1033600, -88.3728600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilberts (-88.37286, 42.10336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.77 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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