How far is Bloomington, IN from Guilford, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
104.49 mi
02h 22m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.49 mi
Kilometers
168.16 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Hartsville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
52.2 mi
01h 11m
To Guilford
52.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1944 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

    1139 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto SR 1

    9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street
49.7 mi · 48%
East 3rd Street
36.3 mi · 35%
SR 1
9.27 mi · 9%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 4%
County Road 650 East
1.01 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 11m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Bloomington and 52.3 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

104 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 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 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Guilford (-84.9119, 39.16811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Guilford. The current time is 13:54:26.

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.