Bloomington, Illinois to Bullhead City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1438.2 miles 2314.5 km · straight line
1725.8 miles estimated 2777.4 km · driving distance
34h 43min estimated drive time
$166 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Bullhead City?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Bullhead City is 1438.2 miles (2314.5 km) as the crow flies. Bullhead City is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1725.8 miles, taking about 34h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Bullhead City in Arizona.

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 Bullhead City. 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 Bullhead City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 43min $166 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 40min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~45h 8min $207–$604* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Bullhead City

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 479 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients