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

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Maple Park, IL is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
126.21 mi
02h 26m
Flight
100.46 mi
161.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.46 mi
Kilometers
161.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.21 mi
Kilometers
203.11 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Maple Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
La Salle
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
63.1 mi
01h 13m
To Maple Park
63.1 mi
01h 13m

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
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2316 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2374 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

    2930 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    15 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore

    1739 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Peace Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Peace Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East County Line Road

    1 km · 2 min · East County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    591 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Maple 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
97.1 mi · 77%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15 mi · 12%
East Lincoln Highway
6.53 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Peace Road
1.61 mi · 1%
East County Line Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
01h 13m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Maple Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Bloomington and 63.1 miles from Maple Park.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Maple Park.

Stop Ideas Near La Salle

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

24 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

31 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Maple Park. Straight-line distance: 100.46 mi (161.67 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Maple Park

#2 Maple Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,384
Coordinates41.9075300, -88.5992500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Maple Park (-88.59925, 41.90753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 Maple Park. The current time is 05:50:04.

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.