How far is Bloomington, IL from West Dundee, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to West Dundee, IL is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
133.46 mi
02h 57m
Flight
117.45 mi
189.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.45 mi
Kilometers
189.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.46 mi
Kilometers
214.78 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Dundee
Mon, May 4, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-04T20:51
Arrive West Dundee
Mon, May 4, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From Bloomington
66.7 mi
01h 28m
To West Dundee
66.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and West Dundee.

  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

    54.3 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight

    1853 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    32 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Randall Road

    17.3 mi · 28 min · South Randall Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Big Timber Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Timber Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1117 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
54.8 mi · 41%
South Randall Road
17.3 mi · 13%
Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 8%
Minkler Road
4.29 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

54.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
01h 28m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Dundee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to West Dundee?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Mazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Bloomington and 66.7 miles from West Dundee.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Dundee.

Stop Ideas Near Mazon

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

17 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

48 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and West Dundee. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
West Dundee

#2 West Dundee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,768
Coordinates42.0980800, -88.2828600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: West Dundee (-88.28286, 42.09808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and West Dundee. The current time is 20:51:25.

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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.