How far is Bloomington, IL from Peotone, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Peotone, IL is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.8 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.11 mi
138.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.11 mi
Kilometers
138.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.8 mi
Kilometers
160.62 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peotone
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T03:10
Arrive Peotone
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Bloomington
49.9 mi
01h 01m
To Peotone
50 mi
01h 01m

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 Peotone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Peotone.

  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

    73 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · West Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2514 ft · 54 sec · South Governors Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Harlem Avenue

    851 ft · 20 sec · South Harlem Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Harlem Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
73.5 mi · 74%
West Wilmington Road
13.7 mi · 14%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 4%
Stripmine Road
1.57 mi · 2%
South Chicago Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

73 mi · 01h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 01m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Peotone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Peotone?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Bloomington and 50 miles from Peotone.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Peotone. Straight-line distance: 86.11 mi (138.58 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Peotone

#2 Peotone

City in United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates41.3322600, -87.7853200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Peotone (-87.78532, 41.33226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 Peotone. The current time is 03:10:12.

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.