Bloomington, Illinois to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.8 miles 760.9 km · straight line
567.4 miles estimated 913.1 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Pittsburgh is 472.8 miles (760.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.4 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients