How far is Bloomington, IL from Lincoln Park, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln Park, IL is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.38 mi
02h 47m
Flight
121.48 mi
195.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.48 mi
Kilometers
195.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.38 mi
Kilometers
219.49 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM CST
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Nov 8, 4:12 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-11-08T10:37
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CST
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
Braceville
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Bloomington
68.2 mi
01h 23m
To Lincoln Park
68.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lincoln Park.

  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

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Ashland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West North Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Webster Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Webster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
122 mi · 89%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
South Damen Avenue
2.45 mi · 2%
South Ashland Avenue
2.06 mi · 2%
West North Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 23m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Bloomington and 68.2 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

20 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 121.48 mi (195.51 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9217000, -87.6478300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Lincoln Park (-87.64783, 41.9217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.22 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
9.62 gal · 36.44 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $5.15 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $5.71 $27.44 $54.88
Diesel $6.53 $31.43 $62.86

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Lincoln Park. The current time is 10:37:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.