Bloomington, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.5 miles 179.4 km · straight line
139.4 miles estimated 224.3 km · driving distance
2h 48min estimated drive time
$13 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
92° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana is 111.5 miles (179.4 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 139.4 miles, taking about 2h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lafayette, Indiana. 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 Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 48min $13 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 22min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 40min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients