Bloomington, Indiana to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Houston?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Houston is 821.3 miles (1321.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 970.7 miles, taking about 17h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Houston in Texas.

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 Houston. 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.