How far is Bloomington, IN from Milford, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Milford, IN is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
60.84 mi
01h 31m
Flight
50.25 mi
80.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.25 mi
Kilometers
80.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.84 mi
Kilometers
97.92 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T01:22
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Bethany
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
30.4 mi
00h 45m
To Milford
30.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South County Road 700 West

    1345 ft · 37 sec · South County Road 700 West

  18. 18

    Continue on South 700 West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 700 West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 100 S

    124 m · 11 sec · West 100 S

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South 700 W

    1 mi · 3 min · South 700 W

  21. 21

    Continue on North County Road 700 West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North County Road 700 West

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West County Road 100 North

    1191 ft · 19 sec · West County Road 100 North

  23. 23

    Continue on Spring Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
36.3 mi · 60%
25th Street
11.6 mi · 19%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 7%
South 700 West
1.28 mi · 2%
North County Road 700 West
1.05 mi · 2%
South 700 W
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 3rd Street

Continue straight

18.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bloomington and 30.4 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Milford. Straight-line distance: 50.25 mi (80.87 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population3,095
Coordinates39.3503300, -85.6180300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Milford (-85.61803, 39.35033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Milford. The current time is 01:22:46.

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.