Bloomington, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

837.7 miles 1348.1 km · straight line
988 miles actual route 1590.1 km · driving distance
18h 51min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts is 837.7 miles (1348.1 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located ENE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 988 miles, taking about 18h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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, Indiana and Boston, Massachusetts. 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, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 51min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 37min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~24h 30min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM