How far is Bloomington, IL from Green Oaks, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Green Oaks, IL is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
157.71 mi
03h 11m
Flight
136.97 mi
220.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.97 mi
Kilometers
220.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.71 mi
Kilometers
253.81 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T11:32
Arrive Green Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
Wilmington
IL

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
78.9 mi
01h 35m
To Green Oaks
78.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Green Oaks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Green Oaks.

  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

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    32.5 mi · 40 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville

    39 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockland Road

    1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    2146 ft · 47 sec · East Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Marys Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Marys Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Atkinson Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Atkinson Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Green Oaks.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 71%
Tri-State Tollway
37.3 mi · 24%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 2%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
Atkinson Road
1.1 mi · 1%
Saint Marys Road
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 04m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
01h 35m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Green Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Green Oaks?

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Bloomington and 78.9 miles from Green Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Green Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

32 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

34 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

49 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Green Oaks. Straight-line distance: 136.97 mi (220.43 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Green Oaks

#2 Green Oaks

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,882
Coordinates42.2900200, -87.9034100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Green Oaks (-87.90341, 42.29002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Green Oaks. The current time is 11:32:05.

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.