How far is Bloomington, IN from Austin, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Austin, IN is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
68.44 mi
01h 24m
Flight
47.75 mi
76.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.44 mi
Kilometers
110.14 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 Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 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
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Austin
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Booe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 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 · 49%
I 65 South
31.4 mi · 46%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
US 31
0.38 mi · 1%
West Booe Road
0.32 mi
South Dunn Street
0.12 mi
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 42m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 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 34.2 miles from Bloomington and 34.2 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

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 Austin. Straight-line distance: 47.75 mi (76.84 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Austin (-85.80803, 38.75839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Austin. The current time is 04:58:53.

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.