Bloomington, Illinois to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1041 miles 1675.4 km · straight line
1249.3 miles estimated 2010.5 km · driving distance
25h 8min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Grand Junction?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Grand Junction is 1041 miles (1675.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1249.3 miles, taking about 25h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. 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 Grand Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 8min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 10min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~32h 40min $150–$437* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 347 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients