How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
142.13 mi
02h 29m
Flight
123.86 mi
199.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.86 mi
Kilometers
199.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.13 mi
Kilometers
228.73 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnwood
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnwood
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
Braceville
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Lincolnwood
69.5 mi
01h 14m
To Bloomington
72.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnwood and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pratt Avenue

    105 m · 14 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    2626 ft · 58 sec · Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pulaski Road

    5.2 mi · 10 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North 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 Lincolnwood 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
118 mi · 83%
North Pulaski Road
12 mi · 8%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Stevenson Expressway
1.15 mi · 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 14m from Lincolnwood
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnwood and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincolnwood to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 69.5 miles from Lincolnwood and 72.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnwood and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

20 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnwood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 123.86 mi (199.34 km).

Lincolnwood

#1 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pratt Avenue (-87.73002, 42.004487)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.98 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
10.02 gal · 37.96 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.31 $42.62
Premium $4.65 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.30 $26.57 $53.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnwood and Bloomington. The current time is 06:59:12.

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.