How far is Bloomington, IL from Lemont, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lemont, IL is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.79 mi
02h 12m
Flight
97.07 mi
156.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.07 mi
Kilometers
156.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.79 mi
Kilometers
181.51 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemont
Sat, Apr 25, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 25, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-25T07:53
Arrive Lemont
Sat, Apr 25, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
56.4 mi
01h 06m
To Lemont
56.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Lemont Road South

    1374 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lemont Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lemont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    966 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Illinois Street

    154 m · 19 sec · East Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lemont Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Lemont Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West New Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
106 mi · 94%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Lemont Road
2.65 mi · 2%
Lemont Road South
0.26 mi
State Street
0.18 mi
East Illinois Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 56m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Lemont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 56.4 miles from Bloomington and 56.4 miles from Lemont.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Lemont.

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 Lemont. Straight-line distance: 97.07 mi (156.22 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lemont

Historic village in the U.

Population17,338
Coordinates41.6736400, -88.0017300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Lemont (-88.00173, 41.67364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Lemont. The current time is 07:53:08.

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.