Bloomington, Illinois to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1186.3 miles 1909.1 km · straight line
1423.5 miles estimated 2290.9 km · driving distance
28h 38min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Rexburg?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Rexburg is 1186.3 miles (1909.1 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located WNW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1423.5 miles, taking about 28h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Rexburg in Idaho.

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 Rexburg. 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 Rexburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 38min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 22min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~37h 13min $171–$498* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Rexburg

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Rexburg
43.83°N, 111.79°W
America/Boise
1483m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients