How far is Countryside, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Countryside, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.91 mi
01h 56m
Flight
106.86 mi
171.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.86 mi
Kilometers
171.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.91 mi
Kilometers
196.2 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Countryside
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Countryside
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Countryside
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 Countryside
59 mi
00h 58m
To Bloomington
62.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Brainard Avenue

    3095 ft · 1 min · South Brainard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Joliet Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Joliet Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    108.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  5. 5

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Countryside 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
109 mi · 89%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 3%
Joliet Road
1.98 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
South Brainard Avenue
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

109 mi · 02h 02m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
00h 58m from Countryside
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Countryside and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 59 miles from Countryside and 62.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Countryside and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 106.86 mi (171.98 km).

Countryside

#1 Countryside

Geographic area that is located outside towns and cities

Population5,862
Coordinates41.7828100, -87.8781100
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Brainard Avenue (-87.878138, 41.782809)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.43
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.22 $32.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.65 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $5.30 $22.81 $45.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Countryside and Bloomington. The current time is 02:56:05.

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.