How far is Grayslake, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Grayslake, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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.
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayslake and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake and Bloomington.
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Start on Center Street
2328 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto South Barron Boulevard
3091 ft · 54 sec · South Barron Boulevard
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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Turn left
144 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on McHenry Road
1486 ft · 30 sec · McHenry Road
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lake Cook Road
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Grayslake 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
101 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Grayslake and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayslake to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Grayslake and 91.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain around Grayslake and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Dwight station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayslake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 137.67 mi (221.56 km).
#1 Grayslake
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,584 |
| Coordinates | 42.3444700, -88.0417500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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