How far is Bloomington, IN from Batesville, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Batesville, IN is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.19 mi
01h 52m
Flight
70.41 mi
113.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.41 mi
Kilometers
113.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.67 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Batesville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
40.5 mi
00h 56m
To Batesville
40.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1944 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 229: Oldenburg, Batesville

    1678 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2915 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Hillenbrand Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · East Hillenbrand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
36.3 mi · 45%
25th Street
35.1 mi · 43%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 5%
County Road 650 East
1.01 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.95 mi · 1%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street

Continue straight

19.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
70.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 56m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 40.5 miles from Bloomington and 40.6 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

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 Batesville. Straight-line distance: 70.41 mi (113.32 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Batesville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,749
Coordinates39.3000500, -85.2221800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Batesville (-85.22218, 39.30005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Batesville. The current time is 18:56:25.

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.