Bloomington, Illinois to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

159.5 miles 256.7 km · straight line
199.4 miles estimated 320.9 km · driving distance
4h 1min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Bloomington, Indiana is 159.5 miles (256.7 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located SE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 199.4 miles, taking about 4h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Bloomington, Indiana. 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 1min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 49min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 49min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 156.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients