How far is Bloomington, IL from Mokena, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Mokena, IL is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
107.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
92.19 mi
148.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.19 mi
Kilometers
148.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.08 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mokena
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Mokena
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
53.7 mi
01h 04m
To Mokena
53.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Maple Street

    2117 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wolf Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
85.1 mi · 79%
I 80 East
11.4 mi · 11%
East Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Wolf Road
1.61 mi · 1%
West Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 04m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Mokena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 53.7 miles from Bloomington and 53.8 miles from Mokena.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Mokena.

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 Mokena. Straight-line distance: 92.19 mi (148.36 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Mokena

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population20,050
Coordinates41.5261400, -87.8892200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Mokena. The current time is 23:05:34.

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.