How far is Bloomington, IL from Orland Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Orland Hills, IL is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
111.55 mi
02h 12m
Flight
96.87 mi
155.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
55.7 mi
01h 06m
To Orland Hills
55.8 mi
01h 06m

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
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Orland Hills.

  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

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: La Grange Road

    2537 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: La Grange Road, Orland Park

    39 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 167th Street

    2598 ft · 1 min · West 167th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 92nd Avenue

    581 ft · 26 sec · 92nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 92nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
85.1 mi · 76%
I 80 East
19.3 mi · 17%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
South La Grange Road
2.48 mi · 2%
West 167th Street
0.49 mi
US 45
0.48 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Orland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Orland Hills?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 55.7 miles from Bloomington and 55.8 miles from Orland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Orland Hills.

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 Orland Hills. Straight-line distance: 96.87 mi (155.9 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Orland Hills

#2 Orland Hills

Village in United States of America

Population6,943
Coordinates41.5853100, -87.8431100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Orland Hills (-87.84311, 41.58531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Orland Hills. The current time is 11:01:45.

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.