How far is South Chicago Heights, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago Heights, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago Heights and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago Heights and Bloomington.
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Start on West Sauk Trail
2 mi · 4 min · West Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Monee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road
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Continue on South Steger Monee Road
1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road
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Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Continue on West Peotone Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on County Highway 44
1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 Business South: Veterans Parkway, Central Illinois Regional Airport
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Empire Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street
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Turn right onto East Douglas Street
154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Chicago Heights and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving South Chicago Heights and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Chicago Heights to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from South Chicago Heights and 60 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around South Chicago Heights and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago Heights and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 98.7 mi (158.85 km).
#1 South Chicago Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.4808700, -87.6378200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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