How far is Waukegan, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waukegan and Bloomington is 142.84 miles (229.89 km).
Flight distance from Waukegan, IL to Bloomington, IL is 142.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Waukegan to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waukegan, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 169.2 miles (272.3 km) by car.
Driving from Waukegan to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Waukegan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waukegan Public Library and the Waukegan Historical Society.
| Population | 85453 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'49"N 87°50'41"W |
| Latitude | 42.3636300 |
| Longitude | -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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 Waukegan and Bloomington
The distance between Waukegan and Bloomington is 272 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 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 Waukegan and Bloomington. The current time is 02:34:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.6 liters (5.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waukegan and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waukegan to Bloomington is $21.54 (diesel $25.67).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.54 | $24.55 | $27.17 | $25.67 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waukegan and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
