Baton Rouge to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Bloomington, Illinois is 704 miles (1133 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located N of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.8 miles, taking about 17h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Baton Rouge 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.