How far is Groveland, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Groveland, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.92 mi
00h 39m
Flight
29.37 mi
47.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.42 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Nov 7, 9:12 PM CST
Return by in Groveland
Sat, Nov 7, 9:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-11-07T20:33
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Nov 7, 9:12 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Congerville
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America

From Groveland
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Bloomington
18.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
33°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM CST
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Groveland and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgewater Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Birchwood Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Birchwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2606 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2334 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
25.4 mi · 69%
I 55 South
3.79 mi · 10%
West Birchwood Street
2.61 mi · 7%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 6%
Edgewater Drive
0.94 mi · 3%
Springfield Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congerville
00h 19m from Groveland
Leave By
7:12 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveland and Mostly Clear near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groveland to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Congerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Groveland and 18.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Congerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Congerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Village of Morton- Village Hall

Morton , IL
120 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Congerville.

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

41 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population593
Coordinates40.5925400, -89.5345400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-89.53454, 40.592532)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.86
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $5.93 $11.86
Mid-grade $5.19 $6.74 $13.49
Premium $5.75 $7.47 $14.95
Diesel $6.56 $8.53 $17.06

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Bloomington. The current time is 20:33:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.