Bloomington, Illinois to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.5 miles 536.7 km · straight line
386.7 miles actual route 622.4 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Detroit?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Detroit is 333.5 miles (536.7 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.7 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Detroit

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM