How far is Glenview, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Glenview, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.17 mi
02h 32m
Flight
126.18 mi
203.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.18 mi
Kilometers
203.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.17 mi
Kilometers
232.02 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Glenview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenview
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenview
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
Godley
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Glenview
71.5 mi
01h 16m
To Bloomington
72.8 mi
01h 16m

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
10 to 20 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 Glenview and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glenayre Drive

    86 m · 20 sec · Glenayre Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive

    104 m · 18 sec · Glenayre Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glenview Road

    1 km · 1 min · Glenview Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waukegan Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukegan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Waukegan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Waukegan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Waukegan Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    108.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  17. 17

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 55 sec · East Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenview 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
109 mi · 75%
Tri-State Tollway
17.5 mi · 12%
West Touhy Avenue
3.24 mi · 2%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
North Waukegan Road
2.23 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godley
01h 16m from Glenview
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glenview 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 Glenview to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Glenview and 72.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Godley

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

34 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

35 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

52 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenview and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 126.18 mi (203.07 km).

Glenview

#1 Glenview

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population47,446
Coordinates42.0697500, -87.7878400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenayre Drive (-87.787791, 42.069749)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.26 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.52 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 Glenview and Bloomington. The current time is 04:57:24.

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.