How far is Bloomington, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
139.22 mi
02h 54m
Flight
123.86 mi
199.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.86 mi
Kilometers
199.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.06 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
69.6 mi
01h 27m
To Lincolnwood
69.6 mi
01h 27m

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
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pulaski Road

    1131 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Little Village

    606 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Pulaski Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · South Pulaski Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    2292 ft · 48 sec · Crawford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    157 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
122 mi · 87%
South Pulaski Road
6.85 mi · 5%
North Pulaski Road
5.15 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Stevenson Expressway
1.13 mi · 1%
Crawford Avenue
0.43 mi
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 27m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 69.6 miles from Bloomington and 69.6 miles from Lincolnwood.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 123.86 mi (199.34 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.65 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.30 $26.04 $52.09

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 Lincolnwood. The current time is 08:09:45.

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.