How far is Bloomington, IN from Middletown, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Middletown, IN is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
66.41 mi
01h 37m
Flight
51.14 mi
82.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.14 mi
Kilometers
82.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.87 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T22:41
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Trafalgar
IN

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

From Bloomington
33.2 mi
00h 48m
To Middletown
33.2 mi
00h 48m

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
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1836 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 44

    18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street

  22. 22

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

    1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Michigan Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
20.5 mi · 31%
State Road 44
18.5 mi · 28%
East King Street
13.3 mi · 20%
East Michigan Road
7.15 mi · 11%
West Jefferson Street
2.15 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Road 44

Turn right onto State Road 44

18.5 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trafalgar
00h 48m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Trafalgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Bloomington and 33.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trafalgar

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

38 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 51.14 mi (82.3 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates39.4600500, -85.6488600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Middletown (-85.64886, 39.46005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Middletown. The current time is 22:41:52.

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.