How far is Bloomington, IN from Jamestown, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
61.27 mi
01h 32m
Flight
52.89 mi
85.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.89 mi
Kilometers
85.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.61 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-03T02:46
Arrive Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Bunker Hill
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
30.6 mi
00h 46m
To Jamestown
30.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    47 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on SR 39

    6.4 mi · 12 min · SR 39

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  22. 22

    Continue on South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Urban Street

    2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 100 W

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W

  26. 26

    Continue on North State Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North State Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Darlington Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Darlington Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Darlington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
17.5 mi · 29%
SR 39
6.4 mi · 10%
West Main Street
5.84 mi · 10%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 8%
County Road 100 W
4.74 mi · 8%
South State Road 39
4.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunker Hill
00h 46m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Bunker Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Bloomington and 30.6 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill

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 Bunker Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunker Hill.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

32 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

103 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 52.89 mi (85.12 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Jamestown

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates39.9267100, -86.6288900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Jamestown (-86.62889, 39.92671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Jamestown. The current time is 02:46:48.

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.