How far is Bloomington, IL from Morton Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
141.36 mi
02h 52m
Flight
124.58 mi
200.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.58 mi
Kilometers
200.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.36 mi
Kilometers
227.49 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 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 Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Godley
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
70.6 mi
01h 26m
To Morton Grove
70.7 mi
01h 26m

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 Morton Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Morton Grove.

  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

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Dempster Street

    4.3 mi · 10 min · East Dempster Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fernald Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 79%
Tri-State Tollway
19.3 mi · 14%
East Dempster Street
4.28 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
I 294 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 04m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godley
01h 26m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Morton Grove?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Bloomington and 70.7 miles from Morton Grove.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Godley

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

34 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

35 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

52 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 124.58 mi (200.49 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Morton Grove

#2 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 Morton Grove. The current time is 08:09:29.

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.