How far is Des Plaines, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Bloomington is 121.58 miles (195.66 km).
Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Bloomington, IL is 121.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Des Plaines to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 137.05 miles (220.56 km) by car.
Driving from Des Plaines to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Bloomington
The distance between Des Plaines and Bloomington is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Des Plaines and Bloomington. The current time is 01:56:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.31 liters (4.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Bloomington is $17.44 (diesel $20.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $17.44 | $19.89 | $22.01 | $20.79 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Plaines and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
