How far is Lynwood, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Lynwood, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.3 mi
02h 12m
Flight
104.6 mi
168.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.6 mi
Kilometers
168.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.3 mi
Kilometers
211.31 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lynwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynwood
2026-04-19T09:41
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Lynwood
64.7 mi
01h 06m
To Bloomington
66.6 mi
01h 06m

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
10 to 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 Lynwood and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 203rd Street

    28 m · 6 sec · 203rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Burnham Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynwood 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82.7 mi · 63%
I 80 West
30.1 mi · 23%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 4%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
South Burnham Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 06m from Lynwood
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynwood and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Lynwood and 66.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynwood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 104.6 mi (168.33 km).

Lynwood

#1 Lynwood

Village in United States of America

Population9,113
Coordinates41.5264200, -87.5386500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: 203rd Street (-87.538651, 41.526452)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 Lynwood and Bloomington. The current time is 09:41:04.

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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.