Bloomington, Illinois to Bridgeport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.5 miles 1330.1 km · straight line
991.8 miles estimated 1596.1 km · driving distance
19h 57min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Bridgeport?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Bridgeport is 826.5 miles (1330.1 km) as the crow flies. Bridgeport is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 991.8 miles, taking about 19h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Bridgeport in Connecticut.

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 Bloomington, Illinois and Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 57min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 56min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 56min $119–$347* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Bridgeport

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients