Bloomington, Illinois to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.4 miles 134.2 km · straight line
104.3 miles estimated 167.8 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Jacksonville, Illinois is 83.4 miles (134.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located SW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.3 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Jacksonville, Illinois. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Jacksonville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 298.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients