Bloomington, Illinois to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1285 miles 2068 km · straight line
1542 miles estimated 2481.6 km · driving distance
31h 1min estimated drive time
$148 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Flagstaff?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Flagstaff is 1285 miles (2068 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1542 miles, taking about 31h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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 Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 1min $148 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 13min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~40h 19min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients