How far is Hyde Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
138.58 mi
02h 26m
Flight
116.18 mi
186.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.58 mi
Kilometers
223.03 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 23, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Hyde Park
Sat, May 23, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-05-23T17:47
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 23, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park
67.7 mi
01h 13m
To Bloomington
70.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue

    71 m · 12 sec · South Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 55th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 55th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 71st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 71st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · South Lafayette Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East

    1041 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    828 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    13.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    2386 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  15. 15

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82.7 mi · 60%
I 80 West
25.7 mi · 19%
I 57 South
13.4 mi · 10%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.74 mi · 2%
South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 13m from Hyde Park
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hyde Park and Mostly Cloudy near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 67.7 miles from Hyde Park and 70.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hyde Park and Mostly Cloudy 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.

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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 Hyde Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 116.18 mi (186.97 km).

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#1 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7942000, -87.5939400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.594089, 41.794197)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Bloomington. The current time is 17:47:18.

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.