How far is Gage Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Gage Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gage Park and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gage Park and Bloomington.
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Start on South Francisco Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · South Francisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 54th Street
103 m · 20 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto South Richmond Street
661 ft · 31 sec · South Richmond Street
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Turn right onto West 55th Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · West 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Archer Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Archer Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1849 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
2144 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Empire Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street
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Turn right onto East Douglas Street
154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
552 ft · 16 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 Gage 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
114 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gage Park and Cloudy near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gage Park to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 63.9 miles from Gage Park and 66.6 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gage Park and Cloudy near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gage Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 112.97 mi (181.8 km).
#1 Gage Park
Gage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7950300, -87.6961600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.64 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
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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