How far is Bloomington, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Albion, IN is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.96 mi
03h 51m
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
200.96 mi
Kilometers
323.42 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Tue, May 5, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-05T05:54
Arrive Albion
Tue, May 5, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Daleville
IN

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
100.5 mi
01h 55m
To Albion
100.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Orange Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    35 m · 3 sec · West 300 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 300 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
110 mi · 55%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 32%
US 30 West
18.6 mi · 9%
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 4%
South Orange Street
0.51 mi
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daleville
01h 55m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Bloomington and 100.5 miles from Albion.

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 36.3 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Daleville

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 Daleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

115 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

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

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Albion (-85.42442, 41.3956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 Bloomington and Albion. The current time is 05:54:31.

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.