How far is Bloomington, IL from Mount Greenwood, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Mount Greenwood, IL is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.47 mi
02h 33m
Flight
107.29 mi
172.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.92 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Greenwood
Tue, Nov 10, 3:40 PM CST
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Nov 10, 6:13 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-11-10T13:07
Arrive Mount Greenwood
Tue, Nov 10, 3:40 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CST
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
62.7 mi
01h 16m
To Mount Greenwood
62.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Mount Greenwood.

  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

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    932 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 111th Street

    2006 ft · 43 sec · West 111th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Saint Louis Avenue

    2421 ft · 2 min · South Saint Louis Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
85.1 mi · 68%
I 80 East
25.5 mi · 20%
Kedzie Avenue
6.33 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
I 57 North
2.98 mi · 2%
West 159th Street
0.56 mi
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 16m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:24 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Mount Greenwood?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Bloomington and 62.8 miles from Mount Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mount Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 107.29 mi (172.67 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Greenwood

Mount Greenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6980900, -87.7086600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Mount Greenwood (-87.70866, 41.69809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.65
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $19.82 $39.65
Mid-grade $5.09 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $5.65 $25.03 $50.07
Diesel $6.51 $28.82 $57.64

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Mount Greenwood. The current time is 13:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.