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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
2253 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
660 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 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 Monrovia
Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 39.5789400, -86.4822200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monrovia (-86.48222, 39.57894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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