Bloomington, Illinois to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1197.3 miles 1926.9 km · straight line
1436.8 miles estimated 2312.3 km · driving distance
28h 54min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Idaho Falls is 1197.3 miles (1926.9 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located WNW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1436.8 miles, taking about 28h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Idaho Falls in Idaho.

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 Idaho Falls. 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 Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 54min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 41min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~37h 34min $172–$503* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients