How far is Bloomington, IN from Brownstown, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Brownstown, IN is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.71 mi
01h 32m
Flight
54.21 mi
87.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Brownstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Redding
IN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bloomington
30.9 mi
00h 46m
To Brownstown
30.8 mi
00h 46m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    3120 ft · 1 min · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Walnut Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Old State Road 37

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37

  8. 8

    Turn left

    39.1 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street

    13.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Zoo Road

    2.8 mi · 9 min · West Zoo Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Browns Road

    848 ft · 37 sec · North Browns Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Browns Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest 1st Street
13.2 mi · 21%
West Zoo Road
2.85 mi · 5%
South Old State Road 37
2.75 mi · 4%
South Walnut Street
2.45 mi · 4%
South College Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redding
00h 46m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Brownstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Bloomington and 30.8 miles from Brownstown.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Brownstown.

Stop Ideas Near Redding

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

87 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

114 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 54.21 mi (87.25 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,874
Coordinates38.3808900, -86.5030400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Brownstown (-86.50304, 38.38089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 Brownstown. The current time is 02:30:05.

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.