How far is La Grange, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
110.84 mi
02h 14m
Flight
89.5 mi
144.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.84 mi
Kilometers
178.38 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 8:07 PM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Mon, May 25, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-05-25T17:52
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Grandview
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From La Grange
61.6 mi
01h 07m
To Bloomington
49.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Peoria Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Veterans Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Lock Road
47.8 mi · 43%
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 26%
North Peoria Road
26.7 mi · 24%
Veterans Parkway
4.23 mi · 4%
South Veterans Parkway
2.47 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

29.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
01h 07m from La Grange
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Grange and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from La Grange and 49.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Grange and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

3 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

64 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

94 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 89.5 mi (144.03 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-90.536859, 39.947168)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Bloomington. The current time is 17:52:38.

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.