How far is Bloomington, IN from Lawrenceburg, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Lawrenceburg, IN is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
105.92 mi
02h 33m
Flight
90 mi
144.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.92 mi
Kilometers
170.46 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
North Vernon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
52.9 mi
01h 17m
To Lawrenceburg
53.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2393 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West High Street

    913 ft · 40 sec · West High Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
55.1 mi · 52%
US Highway 50
49.2 mi · 46%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.45 mi
West High Street
0.17 mi
South Dunn Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

East 3rd Street

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vernon
01h 17m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

North Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Bloomington and 53.1 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.

Stop Ideas Near North Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

85 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

94 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 90 mi (144.84 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.84995, 39.09089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 Lawrenceburg. The current time is 22:45:05.

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.