How far is Rogers Park, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Rogers Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.6 mi
02h 42m
Flight
125.88 mi
202.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.88 mi
Kilometers
202.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.6 mi
Kilometers
234.32 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Nov 8, 5:22 PM CST
Return by in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 8:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers Park
2026-11-08T14:40
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Nov 8, 5:22 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Godley
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Rogers Park
71.5 mi
01h 21m
To Bloomington
74.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers Park and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 14 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Clark Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Clark Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue

    4.8 mi · 10 min · North Ashland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue

    848 ft · 26 sec · West Armitage Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Paulina Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive

    3134 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  16. 16

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers Park 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
118 mi · 81%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 4%
North Ashland Avenue
4.82 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
3.15 mi · 2%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godley
01h 21m from Rogers Park
Leave By
1:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogers 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 Rogers Park to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Rogers Park and 74.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogers Park and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Godley

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

34 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

35 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

52 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.58 km).

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#1 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.666715, 42.008506)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $5.15 $26.45 $52.90
Premium $5.71 $29.32 $58.65
Diesel $6.53 $33.58 $67.17

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers Park and Bloomington. The current time is 14:40:44.

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.