How far is Fox Lake Hills, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Fox Lake Hills, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.33 mi
02h 54m
Flight
140.22 mi
225.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.22 mi
Kilometers
225.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.33 mi
Kilometers
267.68 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake Hills
2026-04-19T15:47
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake Hills
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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Fox Lake Hills
82.5 mi
01h 27m
To Bloomington
83.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake Hills and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake Hills and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1219 ft · 60 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fox Lake Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Fox Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  18. 18

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake Hills 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
101 mi · 61%
East Grand Avenue
23.7 mi · 14%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 12%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 3%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

101 mi · 01h 51m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 27m from Fox Lake Hills
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fox Lake Hills and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake Hills to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Fox Lake Hills and 83.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Fox Lake Hills and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake Hills and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 140.22 mi (225.66 km).

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#1 Fox Lake Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,591
Coordinates42.4080800, -88.1317500
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Bald Eagle Road (-88.131751, 42.408204)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.27
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.14 $44.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.97 $49.93
Premium $4.65 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $5.30 $31.13 $62.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Lake Hills and Bloomington. The current time is 15:47:13.

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.