Bloomington, Illinois to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.8 miles 662.8 km · straight line
494.2 miles estimated 795.4 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Manhattan?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Manhattan is 411.8 miles (662.8 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.2 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Manhattan in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients