How far is Bloomington, IN from Meridian Hills, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Meridian Hills, IN is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Meridian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Meridian Hills.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South West Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North West Street
811 ft · 32 sec · North West Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
2320 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street, Childrens Museum
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 29th Street
2403 ft · 1 min · West 29th Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
5.7 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East 75th Street
51 m · 5 sec · East 75th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 75th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Meridian Hills.
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.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Meridian Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Meridian Hills?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Bloomington and 29.7 miles from Meridian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Meridian Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Meridian Hills. Straight-line distance: 53.8 mi (86.58 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 Meridian Hills
Included town in Indianapolis
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 39.8900400, -86.1572100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian Hills (-86.15721, 39.89004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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