How far is Albion, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.78 mi
03h 39m
Flight
164.68 mi
265.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.68 mi
Kilometers
265.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.78 mi
Kilometers
315.07 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Tue, May 5, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frankton
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Albion
91.6 mi
01h 49m
To Bloomington
104.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West 300 North

    35 m · 7 sec · West 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 25%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 25%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 20%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 8%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankton
01h 49m from Albion
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Albion and 104.2 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Frankton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frankton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Elwood Housing Authority

Elwood , IN
1602 S A St, Elwood, IN 46036
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

97 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 164.68 mi (265.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West 300 North (-85.42442, 41.395582)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.65 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.30 $36.65 $73.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Bloomington. The current time is 04:38:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.