Bloomington, Illinois to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.8 miles 1123 km · straight line
837.4 miles estimated 1347.6 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Scranton?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Scranton is 697.8 miles (1123 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.4 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Scranton

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients