Baltimore to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661 miles 1063.8 km · straight line
745.1 miles actual route 1199.1 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Baltimore to Bloomington, Illinois is 661 miles (1063.8 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 745.1 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM