How far is Bloomington, IL from Shorewood, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Shorewood, IL is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.83 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.63 mi
132.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.83 mi
Kilometers
147.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shorewood
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-31T04:12
Arrive Shorewood
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
45.9 mi
00h 53m
To Shorewood
45.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59 North: Shorewood, Plainfield

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 59 North: Shorewood, Plainfield

    846 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 59

    148 m · 8 sec · Route 59

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1464 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cottage Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    758 ft · 24 sec · West Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
86.2 mi · 94%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 4%
Cottage Street
1.02 mi · 1%
IL 59 North
0.4 mi
Route 59
0.37 mi
West Jefferson Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

85.7 mi · 01h 32m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
00h 53m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Shorewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 45.9 miles from Bloomington and 45.9 miles from Shorewood.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 82.63 mi (132.98 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

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

#2 Shorewood

Village in Illinois

Population17,495
Coordinates41.5200300, -88.2017300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Shorewood (-88.20173, 41.52003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Shorewood. The current time is 04:12:38.

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.