How far is Albion, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.41 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.58 mi
83.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.88 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-19T09:15
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Albion
36.8 mi
00h 42m
To Bloomington
29.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

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 State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    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

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
36.2 mi · 55%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 27%
Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi · 24%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 4%
SR 46
0.33 mi · 1%
South Indiana Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 42m from Albion
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Albion and 29.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 51.58 mi (83.01 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road 256 (-85.73413, 38.743667)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Bloomington. The current time is 09:15:03.

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.