How far is Litchfield, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Litchfield, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.79 mi
03h 59m
Flight
189.61 mi
305.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.61 mi
Kilometers
305.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.79 mi
Kilometers
345.67 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Litchfield
Fri, Oct 16, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Litchfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomington
IL

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

From Litchfield
107.4 mi
01h 59m
To Romeoville
107.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Romeoville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Romeoville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Edwards Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Edwards Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Union Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 1200 N

    2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Weber Road

    74 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    150 m · 12 sec · Weber Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Normantown Road

    2502 ft · 1 min · Normantown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Normantown Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Normantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kingston Drive

    2634 ft · 2 min · Kingston Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield and Romeoville.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
211 mi · 98%
Normantown Road
1.73 mi · 1%
West Union Avenue
0.72 mi
Kingston Drive
0.5 mi
County Road 1200 N
0.43 mi
Weber Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

107 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 59m from Litchfield
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Litchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Romeoville?

The road trip is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Litchfield and 107.4 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.36 one way or $70.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Litchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

3 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

62 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 189.61 mi (305.14 km).

Litchfield

#1 Litchfield

City in Illinois, United States

Population6,609
Coordinates39.1753300, -89.6542600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Romeoville

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Litchfield (-89.65426, 39.17533)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.69 L · about $35.36
Round trip
$70.72
15.16 gal · 57.38 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $35.36 $70.72
Mid-grade $5.29 $40.11 $80.23
Premium $5.84 $44.24 $88.49
Diesel $6.57 $49.81 $99.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Litchfield and Romeoville. The current time is 16:24:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.