Bloomington, Illinois to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

823.3 miles 1325 km · straight line
938.1 miles actual route 1509.8 km · driving distance
17h 20min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Houston?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Houston is 823.3 miles (1325 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 938.1 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Houston in Texas.

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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 20min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 48min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 32min $113–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Houston

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM