How far is Brighton Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Brighton Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.07 mi
02h 14m
Flight
114.2 mi
183.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.2 mi
Kilometers
183.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.33 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, Nov 10, 10:02 AM CST
Return by in Brighton Park
Tue, Nov 10, 12:16 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton Park
2026-11-10T07:47
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, Nov 10, 10:02 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brighton Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Brighton Park
64.1 mi
01h 07m
To Bloomington
66 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
64ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brighton Park and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m ยท 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m ยท 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Richmond Street

    49 m ยท 9 sec ยท South Richmond Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Archer Avenue

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท South Archer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West 47th Street

    2.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท West 47th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1216 ft ยท 26 sec ยท South Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South

    2628 ft ยท 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    117.2 mi ยท 2 hr 13 min ยท Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท North Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft ยท 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท East Empire Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft ยท 50 sec ยท North Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft ยท 59 sec ยท East Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m ยท 14 sec ยท North Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m ยท 24 sec ยท East Douglas Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft ยท 16 sec ยท North East Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
117 mi ยท 90%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi ยท 2%
West 47th Street
2.5 mi ยท 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi ยท 1%
South Archer Avenue
1.09 mi ยท 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

117 mi ยท 02h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 07m from Brighton Park
Leave By
2:02 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brighton Park and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton Park to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 64.1 miles from Brighton Park and 66 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton Park and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 114.2 mi (183.78 km).

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#1 Brighton Park

Brighton Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8189200, -87.6989400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.698879, 41.818921)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L ยท about $20.63
Round trip
$41.26
9.18 gal ยท 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $20.63 $41.26
Mid-grade $5.12 $23.49 $46.98
Premium $5.68 $26.06 $52.11
Diesel $6.52 $29.93 $59.86

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 ยท Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton Park and Bloomington. The current time is 07:47:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.