How far is Bloomington, IL from Near South Side, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Near South Side, IL is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Near South Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Near South Side.
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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
121.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cermak Road, Chinatown
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1518 ft · 42 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Wabash Avenue
981 ft · 33 sec · South Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cullerton Street
72 m · 16 sec · East Cullerton Street
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Turn left
136 m · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Near South Side.
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
121 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Near South Side?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 66.4 miles from Bloomington and 66.5 miles from Near South Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Near South Side. Straight-line distance: 118.58 mi (190.84 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 Near South Side
Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8567000, -87.6247700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near South Side (-87.62477, 41.8567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $30.92 | $61.83 |
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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