How far is Bloomington, IN from Manchester, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Manchester, IN is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Manchester.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Dunn Street
659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1944 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto County Farm Road
31 m · 4 sec · County Farm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Farm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Manchester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
25th Street
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Manchester?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 49.3 miles from Bloomington and 49.5 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 81.13 mi (130.56 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Township in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 3,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.1517200, -85.0121800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-85.01218, 39.15172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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