How far is Bloomington, IL from South Holland, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to South Holland, IL is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
122.85 mi
02h 28m
Flight
105.71 mi
170.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.71 mi
Kilometers
170.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.85 mi
Kilometers
197.71 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T07:57
Arrive South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
61.4 mi
01h 14m
To South Holland
61.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and South Holland.

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    932 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    4 mi · 8 min · West 159th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 162nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 162nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
85.1 mi · 69%
I 80 East
25.5 mi · 21%
West 159th Street
3.98 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
I 57 North
2.98 mi · 2%
West 162nd Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 14m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near South Holland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to South Holland?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 61.4 miles from Bloomington and 61.5 miles from South Holland.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near South Holland.

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 South Holland. Straight-line distance: 105.71 mi (170.12 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
South Holland

#2 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: South Holland (-87.60699, 41.60087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and South Holland. The current time is 07:57:29.

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.