How far is Lincoln Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Lincoln Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Park and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Bloomington.
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Start on West Webster Avenue
68 m · 14 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto North Halsted Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West North Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Greenview Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · North Greenview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
3134 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Empire Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street
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Turn right onto East Douglas Street
154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
552 ft · 16 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 Lincoln Park and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
118 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Park and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Lincoln Park and 70.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Park and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Braceville
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 Braceville.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 121.48 mi (195.51 km).
#1 Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9217000, -87.6478300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.56 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
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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