How far is Greenwood, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
16 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Greenwood Road
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Continue on McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on North Madison Street
609 ft · 16 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 29 sec · North Throop Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Turn left onto State Route 23
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 23
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 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 Greenwood and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Harrison Avenue
Keep slight right
119 mi · 02h 08m
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 Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Greenwood and 85.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.24 one way or $54.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.09 km).
#1 Greenwood
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3925200, -88.3892600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.56 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $30.97 | $61.93 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $39.18 | $78.35 |
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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