How far is Bloomington, IL from West Garfield Park, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and West Garfield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and West Garfield 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
121.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and West Garfield 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
121 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near West Garfield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to West Garfield Park?
The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Bloomington and 65.4 miles from West Garfield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near West Garfield Park.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and West Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 116.76 mi (187.9 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 West Garfield Park
West Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8805900, -87.7292200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Garfield Park (-87.72922, 41.88059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.61 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $30.46 | $60.91 |
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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