How far is Bloomington, IL from Park City, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Park City, IL is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Park City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Park 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
111.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Knight Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Knight Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
129 m · 19 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Park 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
112 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Park City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Park City?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Bloomington and 80.8 miles from Park City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Park City.
Stop Ideas Near Channahon
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 Channahon.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Naperville
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Park City. Straight-line distance: 141.05 mi (226.99 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 Park City
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.3483600, -87.8842400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park City (-87.88424, 42.34836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
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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