How far is Bloomington, IL from Round Lake Park, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Round Lake Park, IL is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 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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Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Round Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Round Lake Park.
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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
103.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street
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Turn slight right
787 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Antioch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto North Hainesville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Hainesville Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2343 ft · 53 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fairlawn Drive
20 m · 3 sec · Fairlawn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairlawn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Round Lake Park.
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
103 mi · 01h 53m
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 Round Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Round Lake Park?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Bloomington and 80 miles from Round Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Dwight station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Round Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 137.84 mi (221.83 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 Round Lake Park
Village in the United States
| Population | 7,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.3569700, -88.0767500 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake Park (-88.07675, 42.35697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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