How far is Antioch, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from Antioch, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
180.07 mi
02h 51m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.07 mi
Kilometers
289.79 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, May 21, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Antioch
Thu, May 21, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Antioch
2026-05-21T08:05
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, May 21, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Antioch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Antioch
87.5 mi
01h 25m
To Bloomington
92.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antioch and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2412 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West IL Route 173

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West IL Route 173

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    108.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  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 · 55 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 Antioch 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
109 mi · 60%
Tri-State Tollway
51 mi · 28%
West IL Route 173
6.6 mi · 4%
I 55 Business South
3.14 mi · 2%
East Empire Street
1.59 mi · 1%
North Veterans Parkway
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

109 mi · 02h 02m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 25m from Antioch
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Antioch and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Antioch to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Antioch and 92.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Antioch and Mostly Sunny 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 Antioch and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.9 km).

Antioch

#1 Antioch

Town in the American state of Illinois

Population14,174
Coordinates42.4772400, -88.0956400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.095759, 42.477216)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Antioch and Bloomington. The current time is 08:05:40.

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.