Bloomington, Illinois to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848.4 miles 1365.4 km · straight line
962.6 miles actual route 1549.1 km · driving distance
17h 20min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Colorado Springs is 848.4 miles (1365.4 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.6 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 20min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 48min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 32min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM