Bloomington, Illinois to Bryce Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1256.9 miles 2022.8 km · straight line
1508.3 miles estimated 2427.4 km · driving distance
30h 21min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Bryce Canyon?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Bryce Canyon is 1256.9 miles (2022.8 km) as the crow flies. Bryce Canyon is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1508.3 miles, taking about 30h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Bryce Canyon in Utah.

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 Bryce Canyon. 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 Bryce Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 21min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 25min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~39h 27min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Bryce Canyon

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients