Bloomington, Illinois to Mount Vernon, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

149.8 miles 241.1 km · straight line
187.3 miles estimated 301.4 km · driving distance
3h 46min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Mount Vernon, Illinois?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Mount Vernon, Illinois is 149.8 miles (241.1 km) as the crow flies. Mount Vernon, Illinois is located S of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 187.3 miles, taking about 3h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 46min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 31min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 35min $22–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Mount Vernon, Illinois

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 166.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients