How far is Bloomington, IL from Pistakee Highlands, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Pistakee Highlands, IL is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.15 mi
03h 20m
Flight
139.08 mi
223.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.08 mi
Kilometers
223.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.15 mi
Kilometers
267.4 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pistakee Highlands
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Pistakee Highlands
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
83.1 mi
01h 40m
To Pistakee Highlands
83.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Pistakee Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Pistakee Highlands.

  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

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fox Lake Road

    2638 ft · 1 min · Fox Lake Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fox Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
104 mi · 62%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
33.7 mi · 20%
North Rand Road
22.2 mi · 13%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 2%
I 355 North
1.17 mi · 1%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 40m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Scattered Rain Showers near Pistakee Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Pistakee Highlands?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 83.1 miles from Bloomington and 83.1 miles from Pistakee Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Scattered Rain Showers near Pistakee Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
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Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Pistakee Highlands. Straight-line distance: 139.08 mi (223.82 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pistakee Highlands

Census designated place

Population3,454
Coordinates42.4086300, -88.2064800
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Pistakee Highlands (-88.20648, 42.40863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.10 $44.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.85
Premium $4.65 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $5.30 $31.08 $62.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Pistakee Highlands. The current time is 19:50:00.

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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.