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

The driving distance from Sugar Grove, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.44 mi
01h 59m
Flight
92.77 mi
149.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.77 mi
Kilometers
149.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.44 mi
Kilometers
168.08 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Sugar Grove
Mon, May 25, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Grove
2026-05-25T15:03
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar 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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Sugar Grove
51.8 mi
00h 59m
To Bloomington
52.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
52.1 mi · 50%
North Bridge Street
42.1 mi · 40%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 3%
United States Route 30
2.77 mi · 3%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 2%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
00h 59m from Sugar Grove
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sugar Grove and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Sugar Grove and 52.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sugar Grove and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Grove and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 92.77 mi (149.3 km).

Sugar Grove

#1 Sugar Grove

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Population9,884
Coordinates41.7614200, -88.4436900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-88.443808, 41.761421)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Grove and Bloomington. The current time is 15:03:49.

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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.