How far is Bloomington, IN from Hartford City, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
131.84 mi
02h 35m
Flight
107.98 mi
173.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.84 mi
Kilometers
212.18 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T01:20
Arrive Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Bloomington
65.9 mi
01h 17m
To Hartford City
65.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Hartford City.

  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

    50.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City

    1875 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 49%
I 69 North
55 mi · 42%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 5%
County Road 900 South
2.91 mi · 2%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
01h 17m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Hartford City?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Bloomington and 65.9 miles from Hartford City.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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 Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 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
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 107.98 mi (173.78 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Hartford City

#2 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Hartford City. The current time is 01:20:42.

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.