Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1643.7 miles 2645.2 km · straight line
2011.1 miles actual route 3236.5 km · driving distance
35h 21min estimated drive time
$194 - $238 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from San Diego?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego is 1643.7 miles (2645.2 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2011.1 miles, taking about 35h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and San Diego in California.

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 21min $194 - $238 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 25min $161–$302* Budget
Train ~45h 57min $241–$704* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & San Diego

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 548 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM