Appleton to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.7 miles 422.7 km · straight line
328.3 miles estimated 528.4 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Appleton to Bloomington, Illinois is 262.7 miles (422.7 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located S of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 328.3 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton 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 Appleton to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients