How far is Bloomington, IL from Matteson, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Matteson, IL is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Matteson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Matteson.
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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
73 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto West Peotone Road
4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road
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Continue on West Wilmington Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Lincoln Highway
577 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Matteson.
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
73 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Matteson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Matteson?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 56.5 miles from Matteson.
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 15.8 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 1:56 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 Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Matteson.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 97.08 mi (156.23 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 Matteson
Village in United States of America
| Population | 19,322 |
| Coordinates | 41.5039200, -87.7131000 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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