How far is Bloomington, IN from Delphi, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Delphi, IN is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.93 mi
02h 29m
Flight
98.58 mi
158.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.58 mi
Kilometers
158.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.06 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphi
Mon, May 4, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-04T19:49
Arrive Delphi
Mon, May 4, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Bloomington
62.4 mi
01h 14m
To Delphi
62.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1193 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 34%
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 27%
I 65 North
19 mi · 15%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 12%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
Old State Road 25
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
01h 14m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Bloomington and 62.4 miles from Delphi.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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 Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 98.58 mi (158.65 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delphi

City in Indiana

Population2,909
Coordinates40.5875400, -86.6750100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Delphi. The current time is 19:49:12.

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.