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

The driving distance from Spring Grove, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.62 mi
03h 24m
Flight
140.95 mi
226.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.95 mi
Kilometers
226.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.62 mi
Kilometers
269.76 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Grove
Sun, May 3, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Grove
2026-05-03T03:40
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Spring Grove
83.8 mi
01h 42m
To Bloomington
83.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blivin Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Blivin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  17. 17

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Grove 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
101 mi · 60%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 12%
Blivin Street
19 mi · 11%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 3%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

101 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 42m from Spring Grove
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Spring Grove and Mostly Clear near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Spring Grove and 83.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Spring Grove and Mostly Clear near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Grove and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 140.95 mi (226.83 km).

Spring Grove

#1 Spring Grove

City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,679
Coordinates42.4436300, -88.2364800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Grove (-88.23648, 42.44363)
End: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Grove and Bloomington. The current time is 03:40:12.

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.