Bloomington, Illinois to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1035.3 miles 1666.1 km · straight line
1242.3 miles estimated 1999.3 km · driving distance
24h 59min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Clifton?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Clifton is 1035.3 miles (1666.1 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1242.3 miles, taking about 24h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Clifton in Colorado.

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 Clifton. 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 Clifton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 59min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 59min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 29min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Clifton

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients