Bloomington, Illinois to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.4 miles 589.7 km · straight line
440.1 miles actual route 708.2 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Omaha?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Omaha is 366.4 miles (589.7 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.1 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Omaha

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM