Bloomington, Illinois to Boise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1406.2 miles 2263 km · straight line
1687.4 miles estimated 2715.6 km · driving distance
33h 57min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Boise?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Boise is 1406.2 miles (2263 km) as the crow flies. Boise is located WNW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1687.4 miles, taking about 33h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Boise in Idaho.

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. 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 Bloomington, Illinois and Boise. 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 Boise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 57min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 44min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~44h 8min $202–$591* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Boise

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 469 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients