Bloomington, Illinois to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Los Angeles?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Los Angeles is 1660.1 miles (2671.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1990.7 miles, taking about 34h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Los Angeles in California.

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 Los Angeles. 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.