How far is Bloomington, IN from Berne, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Berne, IN is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.21 mi
03h 08m
Flight
132.64 mi
213.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.64 mi
Kilometers
213.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.21 mi
Kilometers
256.23 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Berne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Ingalls
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
79.6 mi
01h 34m
To Berne
79.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1178 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 40%
I 69 North
40.8 mi · 26%
West Walnut Street
18.2 mi · 11%
North Meridian Street
15.1 mi · 9%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 6%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
01h 34m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Berne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Bloomington and 79.7 miles from Berne.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ingalls

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 Ingalls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Berne. Straight-line distance: 132.64 mi (213.47 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Berne

City in Indiana, United States

Population4,262
Coordinates40.6578200, -84.9519100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Berne (-84.95191, 40.65782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Berne. The current time is 05:26:21.

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.