How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.55 mi
02h 39m
Flight
116.88 mi
188.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.88 mi
Kilometers
188.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.55 mi
Kilometers
248.72 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:05 PM CST
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Mon, Nov 9, 6:44 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-11-09T13:26
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:05 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
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
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From Sleepy Hollow
66.4 mi
01h 19m
To Bloomington
88.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Lane

    1199 ft · 55 sec · Willow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bullfrog Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Bullfrog Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thorobred Lane

    648 ft · 34 sec · Thorobred Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1204 ft · 53 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillcrest Drive

    84 m · 12 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sharon Drive

    1428 ft · 1 min · Sharon Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Higgins Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    12.9 mi · 21 min · Randall Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 55 min

  24. 24

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Hollow 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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
52.1 mi · 34%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 15%
Randall Road
15.5 mi · 10%
Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 7%
North Randall Road
4.46 mi · 3%
Minkler Road
4.3 mi · 3%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
01h 19m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
1:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sleepy Hollow to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 66.4 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 88.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 1:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.50 one way or $49.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sleepy Hollow and 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 Sleepy Hollow and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 116.88 mi (188.1 km).

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#1 Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0941900, -88.3025800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Lane (-88.302565, 42.094283)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $24.50
Round trip
$49.00
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $24.50 $49.00
Mid-grade $5.12 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $5.68 $30.94 $61.88
Diesel $6.52 $35.54 $71.08

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Bloomington. The current time is 13:26:38.

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.