How far is Bloomington, IN from Needham, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Needham, IN is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Needham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Needham.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right
8 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East
1836 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 44
18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
41 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street
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Continue straight
2311 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North 700 East
813 ft · 28 sec · North 700 East
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Turn left onto East 100 North
96 m · 10 sec · East 100 North
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Turn right onto County Road 700 East
55 m · 5 sec · County Road 700 East
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Continue on North 700 E
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 700 E
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Turn left onto East 350 N
13 m · 1 sec · East 350 N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 350 N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Needham.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Needham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Needham?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 24.7 miles from Bloomington and 24.8 miles from Needham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Needham.
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 Needham. Straight-line distance: 38.93 mi (62.65 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 Needham
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 7,221 |
| Coordinates | 39.5300500, -85.9710900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Needham (-85.97109, 39.53005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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