How far is Bloomington, IN from Blooming Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
105.01 mi
02h 36m
Flight
81.51 mi
131.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.01 mi
Kilometers
168.99 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Bloomington
52.4 mi
01h 18m
To Blooming Grove
52.6 mi
01h 18m

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
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Blooming Grove.

  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

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1836 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 44

    18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · East Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    2544 ft · 46 sec · East 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Vine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Stone Church Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
20.5 mi · 19%
East Broadway Street
19.2 mi · 18%
State Road 44
18.5 mi · 18%
State Street
16.4 mi · 16%
East King Street
13.3 mi · 13%
Vine Street
10.7 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Street

Turn right onto East Broadway Street

19.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
01h 18m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blooming Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Blooming Grove?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Bloomington and 52.6 miles from Blooming Grove.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 81.51 mi (131.18 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Blooming Grove (-85.06468, 39.50227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 Blooming Grove. The current time is 14:26:29.

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.