How far is Bloomington, IL from New City, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to New City, IL is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 38m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and New City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and New City.
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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
120 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1812 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wintrust Sports Complex
55 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1066 ft · 29 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West 47th Street
5.5 mi · 11 min · West 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Racine Avenue
671 ft · 21 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto West 48th Street
102 m · 17 sec · West 48th Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Street
70 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and New City.
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
120 mi · 02h 16m
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 New City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to New City?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 65.2 miles from Bloomington and 65.2 miles from New City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near New City.
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 New City. Straight-line distance: 114.89 mi (184.9 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 New City
New City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8075300, -87.6564400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New City (-87.65644, 41.80753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.61 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
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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