Bloomington, Illinois to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1306.8 miles 2103.1 km · straight line
1568.2 miles estimated 2523.7 km · driving distance
31h 33min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Zion, Utah is 1306.8 miles (2103.1 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1568.2 miles, taking about 31h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 33min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 52min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~41h 1min $188–$549* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients