How far is West Dundee, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from West Dundee, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.46 mi
02h 40m
Flight
117.45 mi
189.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.45 mi
Kilometers
189.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.46 mi
Kilometers
272.72 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in West Dundee
Tue, May 5, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Dundee
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Dundee
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
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From West Dundee
66.6 mi
01h 20m
To Bloomington
102.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Dundee and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Dundee and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1117 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Timber Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Timber Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Randall Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  13. 13

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

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Veterans Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 9 West: Pekin

    731 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Empire Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Clinton Street

    1625 ft · 50 sec · North Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    1757 ft · 59 sec · East Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North Prairie Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    154 m · 24 sec · East Douglas Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North East Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · North East Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Dundee 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
52.1 mi · 31%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 14%
Randall Road
12.8 mi · 8%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
01h 20m from West Dundee
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Dundee and Sunny then Chance 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 West Dundee to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 66.6 miles from West Dundee and 102.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Dundee and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 West Dundee and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 km).

West Dundee

#1 West Dundee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,768
Coordinates42.0980800, -88.2828600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.28286, 42.09811)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Dundee and Bloomington. The current time is 19:29:34.

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.