How far is Bloomington, IL from Inverness, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Inverness, IL is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Inverness.
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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
103.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Rockford, Chicago
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 62: Algonquin Road
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West Algonquin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto South Ela Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Ela Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ela Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Inverness.
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
103 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Inverness?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 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?
Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Bloomington and 70.8 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Godley
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 Godley.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 122.12 mi (196.54 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 Inverness
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 42.1180800, -88.0961900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-88.09619, 42.11808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.22 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
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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