How far is Bloomington, IL from Riley, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Riley, IL is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Riley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Riley.
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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
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
2316 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2374 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
119.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: Marengo, Harvard
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
1564 ft · 29 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street
28 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Street
1066 ft · 18 sec · South State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Harmony Road
68 m · 4 sec · Harmony Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Harmony Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Harmony Road
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Turn right onto Riley Road
2932 ft · 2 min · Riley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Riley.
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 39 North
Continue straight
119 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Riley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Riley?
The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Bloomington and 73.9 miles from Riley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Riley.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Riley. Straight-line distance: 119.43 mi (192.21 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 Riley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,823 |
| Coordinates | 42.1914100, -88.6325900 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riley (-88.63259, 42.19141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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