How far is Bloomington, IL from Greenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Greenwood, IL is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Greenwood.
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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
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
2316 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2374 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
119.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
1251 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Grant Highway
5 mi · 8 min · West Grant Highway
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Turn left onto South State Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto Kishwaukee Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 30 sec · North Throop Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 32 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
609 ft · 12 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 Greenwood.
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 39 North
Continue straight
119 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Bloomington and 82.6 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Compton
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 Compton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.09 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 Greenwood
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3925200, -88.3892600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.38926, 42.39252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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