How far is Bloomington, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Albion, IN is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
73.11 mi
01h 31m
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
73.11 mi
Kilometers
117.66 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Bloomington
36.5 mi
00h 45m
To Albion
36.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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 · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

    1997 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 256

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
33.4 mi · 46%
I 65 South
31.4 mi · 43%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
US 31
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 33m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance 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 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 36.5 miles from Bloomington and 36.6 miles from Albion.

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 21.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

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 Bloomington and Albion. Straight-line distance: 51.58 mi (83.01 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Albion (-85.73413, 38.74367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Albion. The current time is 14:25:37.

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.