How far is Bloomington, IL from Sauk Village, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Sauk Village, IL is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
117.84 mi
02h 31m
Flight
101.71 mi
163.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.71 mi
Kilometers
163.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.84 mi
Kilometers
189.64 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bloomington
58.9 mi
01h 15m
To Sauk Village
59 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Sauk Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Sauk Village.

  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

    12.3 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Monee

    1876 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stuenkel Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stuenkel Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Steger Monee Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Monee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sauk Trail

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Sauk Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sauk Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
73.5 mi · 62%
West Wilmington Road
12.3 mi · 10%
I-57 North
7.68 mi · 7%
Sauk Trail
5.7 mi · 5%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 15m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Sauk Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Sauk Village?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Bloomington and 59 miles from Sauk Village.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sauk Village. Straight-line distance: 101.71 mi (163.69 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Sauk Village

#2 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Sauk Village (-87.56754, 41.48837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Sauk Village. The current time is 06:09:13.

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.