How far is Bloomington, IN from Martinsville, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Martinsville, IN is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.64 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.88 mi
30.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.22 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paragon
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Martinsville
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2962 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Morgan Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
17.5 mi · 85%
Morton Avenue
1.58 mi · 8%
South Main Street
0.56 mi · 3%
SR 39 North
0.43 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi · 2%
South Indiana Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
00h 14m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Bloomington and 10.3 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.38 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Martinsville (-86.42833, 39.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Martinsville. The current time is 08:22:19.

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.