How far is Pingree Grove, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Pingree Grove, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.84 mi
02h 30m
Flight
113.54 mi
182.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.54 mi
Kilometers
182.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.84 mi
Kilometers
237.93 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Pingree Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pingree Grove
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pingree Grove
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
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From Pingree Grove
65.1 mi
01h 15m
To Bloomington
82.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Reinking Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reinking Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Reinking Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Reinking Road

    973 ft · 27 sec · Reinking Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Oak Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2700 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 47

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 47

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pingree Grove and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
52.1 mi · 35%
North Bridge Street
42.1 mi · 28%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 11%
Illinois Route 47
3.32 mi · 2%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
United States Route 30
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
01h 15m from Pingree Grove
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pingree Grove and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pingree Grove to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Mazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Pingree Grove and 82.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pingree Grove and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Mazon

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

17 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

48 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pingree Grove and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 113.54 mi (182.73 km).

Pingree Grove

#1 Pingree Grove

Village in the United States

Population9,986
Coordinates42.0686400, -88.4134200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Reinking Road (-88.413572, 42.068633)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pingree Grove and Bloomington. The current time is 21:13:54.

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.