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

The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
117.86 mi
01h 54m
Flight
98.16 mi
157.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.86 mi
Kilometers
189.67 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Tinley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tinley Park
2026-04-18T22:42
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tinley Park
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Tinley Park
56.9 mi
00h 57m
To Bloomington
60.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue

    538 ft · 21 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    2853 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinley 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
82.7 mi · 70%
I 80 West
22.8 mi · 19%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 3%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
00h 57m from Tinley Park
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 56.9 miles from Tinley Park and 60.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tinley Park and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 98.16 mi (157.97 km).

Tinley Park

#1 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.784562, 41.573369)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tinley Park and Bloomington. The current time is 22:42:11.

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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.