How far is Wheeling, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Wheeling, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Bloomington.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
51 m · 32 sec · West Dundee Road
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Continue on West Dundee Road
2228 ft · 1 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on North Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
2627 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Schoenbeck Road
8 m · 3 sec · Schoenbeck Road
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Turn right onto Palatine Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
100.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 Wheeling 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Braidwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Wheeling and 77.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Braidwood
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 Braidwood.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 127 mi (204.38 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.1391900, -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
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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