How far is Bloomington, IN from Florida, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Florida, IN is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
96.54 mi
02h 01m
Flight
81.31 mi
130.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.31 mi
Kilometers
130.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.54 mi
Kilometers
155.37 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 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 Florida
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
48.3 mi
01h 00m
To Florida
48.3 mi
01h 00m

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
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson

    1078 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 38th Street

    682 ft · 23 sec · West 38th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Raible Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Raible Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 200 West

    644 ft · 18 sec · 200 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Florida Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Florida Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 67%
I 69 North
22.5 mi · 23%
Raible Avenue
4.08 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.11 mi · 2%
Florida Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Pendleton Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 00m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Florida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Bloomington and 48.3 miles from Florida.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Florida. Straight-line distance: 81.31 mi (130.85 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 Florida

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Indiana

Population2,361
Coordinates40.1603200, -85.7102500
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Florida (-85.71025, 40.16032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 Florida. The current time is 02:30:07.

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.