Ann Arbor to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.1 miles 481.4 km · straight line
373.9 miles estimated 601.8 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Bloomington, Illinois is 299.1 miles (481.4 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.9 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Bloomington, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients