How far is Bloomington, IN from Busseron, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Busseron, IN is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
73.19 mi
01h 38m
Flight
54.54 mi
87.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.19 mi
Kilometers
117.79 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
36.5 mi
00h 49m
To Busseron
36.7 mi
00h 49m

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
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1638 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th St

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St

  17. 17

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 11th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West 11th St

    2678 ft · 45 sec · West 11th St

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 67

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 67

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 600 North

    2046 ft · 2 min · County Road 600 North

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Emison Mill Road

    93 m · 13 sec · North Emison Mill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Old 41

    984 ft · 48 sec · North Old 41

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 50 West

    49 m · 7 sec · County Road 50 West

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
38.3 mi · 52%
SR 58
8.54 mi · 12%
State Road 67
5.48 mi · 7%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 6%
4th St
2.18 mi · 3%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

38.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
00h 49m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Busseron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bloomington and 36.7 miles from Busseron.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Busseron. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.77 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Busseron (-87.44919, 38.8356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 Busseron. The current time is 06:53:48.

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.