How far is Bloomington, IL from Hodgkins, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Hodgkins, IL is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.03 mi
02h 19m
Flight
106.65 mi
171.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.03 mi
Kilometers
191.56 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hodgkins
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T13:50
Arrive Hodgkins
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bloomington
59.5 mi
01h 09m
To Hodgkins
59.5 mi
01h 09m

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
52°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 Hodgkins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Hodgkins.

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road North

    1389 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    2586 ft · 53 sec · La Grange Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 67th Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · 67th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 67th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
114 mi · 96%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
67th Street
0.51 mi
La Grange Road
0.49 mi
US 12 West
0.26 mi
North East Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 07m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 09m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hodgkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Hodgkins?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 59.5 miles from Bloomington and 59.5 miles from Hodgkins.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hodgkins.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hodgkins. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hodgkins

#2 Hodgkins

Village in United States of America

Population1,967
Coordinates41.7689200, -87.8578300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Hodgkins (-87.85783, 41.76892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 Hodgkins. The current time is 13:50:08.

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.