Bloomington, Illinois to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.1 miles 1010.8 km · straight line
753.7 miles estimated 1213 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Germantown, Maryland is 628.1 miles (1010.8 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 753.7 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

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. 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 Germantown, Maryland. 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 Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 43min $90–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients