How far is Lake Forest, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Bloomington is 136.4 miles (219.51 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Bloomington, IL is 136.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 159.65 miles (256.93 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Bloomington
The distance between Lake Forest and Bloomington is 257 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Bloomington. The current time is 07:01:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.32 liters (5.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Bloomington is $20.32 (diesel $24.22).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.32 | $23.16 | $25.64 | $24.22 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
