How far is Bloomington, IN from Middlebury, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Middlebury, IN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Middlebury.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
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Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on East Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 46
5.6 mi · 8 min · West State Road 46
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Turn left onto State Road 246
14.6 mi · 26 min · State Road 246
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Continue on East 4th Street
1178 ft · 29 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1532 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
693 ft · 18 sec · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2199 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Martz Market Street
563 ft · 25 sec · West Martz Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martz Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Middlebury.
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.
State Road 246
Turn left onto State Road 246
14.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bloomington and 19.9 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.22 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 Middlebury
Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,608 |
| Coordinates | 39.2642100, -87.1189000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-87.1189, 39.26421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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