Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860 miles 1384 km · straight line
984.7 miles actual route 1584.7 km · driving distance
18h 9min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Illinois is 860 miles (1384 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.7 miles, taking about 18h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Bloomington, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 9min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 47min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~23h 36min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM