How far is Kirkland, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Kirkland, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Bloomington.
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Start on South 6th Street
16 m · 9 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp right
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Kirkland 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.
South 6th Street
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Kirkland and 64.1 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
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 La Salle.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.23 km).
#1 Kirkland
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,717 |
| Coordinates | 42.0925300, -88.8512100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
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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