Bloomington, Illinois to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Denver?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Denver is 845.7 miles (1361 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 977.7 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Denver 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 Denver. 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.