How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.58 mi
02h 12m
Flight
117.68 mi
189.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.58 mi
Kilometers
224.63 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Hoffman Estates
67.8 mi
01h 06m
To Bloomington
71.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
101 mi · 72%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 14%
I 290 East
4.44 mi · 3%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 06m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 67.8 miles from Hoffman Estates and 71.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.39 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Bode Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 Hoffman Estates and Bloomington. The current time is 21:06:07.

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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.