How far is Bloomington, IN from Monrovia, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Monrovia, IN is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.67 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.58 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-04T21:03
Arrive Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Bloomington
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Monrovia
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    660 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
17.5 mi · 54%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 16%
Morton Avenue
1.18 mi · 4%
SR 39 North
0.43 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
South Indiana Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 22m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Bloomington and 16.3 miles from Monrovia.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Monrovia

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

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Monrovia (-86.48222, 39.57894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Monrovia. The current time is 21:03:40.

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.