How far is Bloomington, IN from Milford, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Milford, IN is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto West Emeline Street
1168 ft · 39 sec · West Emeline Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
141 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Catherine Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Catherine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Catherine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Milford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Patchy Fog then Mostly 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 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Bloomington and 88.9 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Frankton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Milford. Straight-line distance: 159.17 mi (256.16 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 Milford
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.4097700, -85.8455500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-85.84555, 41.40977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
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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