Bloomington, Illinois to Cleveland, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386.9 miles 622.7 km · straight line
464.3 miles estimated 747.2 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Cleveland, Ohio?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Cleveland, Ohio is 386.9 miles (622.7 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Ohio is located ENE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.3 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Cleveland, Ohio

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients