Bloomington, Indiana to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.1 miles 1583.8 km · straight line
1071.6 miles actual route 1724.6 km · driving distance
19h 25min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Denver?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Denver is 984.1 miles (1583.8 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1071.6 miles, taking about 19h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Denver in Colorado.

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, Indiana and Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 25min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 18min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~25h 15min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Denver

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM