Bloomington, Illinois to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1442.6 miles 2321.6 km · straight line
1721.9 miles actual route 2771.1 km · driving distance
29h 52min estimated drive time
$166 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Las Vegas?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Las Vegas is 1442.6 miles (2321.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1721.9 miles, taking about 29h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 52min $166 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 50min $138–$258* Budget
Train ~38h 50min $207–$603* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM