Bloomington, Indiana to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

973 miles 1565.9 km · straight line
1167.6 miles estimated 1879.1 km · driving distance
23h 29min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Parker?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Parker is 973 miles (1565.9 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.6 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Parker 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 Parker. 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, Indiana to Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 29min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 11min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 32min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Parker

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients