How far is Bloomington, IN from Blue River, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Blue River, IN is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Blue River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Blue River.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Dunn Street
123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
3120 ft · 1 min · South College Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Street
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Continue on South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37
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Turn left
26.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto State Road 60
21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road
159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto State Road 160
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160
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At the end of the road, turn right
970 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Conway Church Road
1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road
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Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road
1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road
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Turn right onto South Mount Zion Church Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Turn right onto East Blue River Road
1292 ft · 57 sec · East Blue River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Blue River.
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.
Longest stretch
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26.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Blue River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Blue River?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Bloomington and 35.2 miles from Blue River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Blue River.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mitchell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.03 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue River
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.5300600, -85.9394200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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