How far is Deer Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Deer Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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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 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Park and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Bloomington.
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Start on Water Street
111 m · 21 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
60 m · 14 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Elm Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington-Normal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Park and Bloomington.
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 39 South
Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Deer 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 Deer Park to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Minonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Deer Park and 31.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Park and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Minonk
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 Minonk.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 56.07 mi (90.23 km).
#1 Deer Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,199 |
| Coordinates | 41.2950300, -89.0361900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.77 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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