How far is Bloomington, IN from New Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to New Haven, IN is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.92 mi
03h 26m
Flight
153.98 mi
247.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.98 mi
Kilometers
247.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.92 mi
Kilometers
294.38 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive New Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anderson
IN

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
91.5 mi
01h 43m
To New Haven
91.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and New Haven.

  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

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South

    1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, SR 930: New Haven, Fort Wayne

    1856 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1250 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East

    851 ft · 23 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
96.6 mi · 53%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 35%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
19.1 mi · 10%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
US 30
0.35 mi
Green Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

92.4 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
01h 43m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to New Haven?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Bloomington and 91.5 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 153.98 mi (247.81 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: New Haven (-85.01441, 41.0706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and New Haven. The current time is 18:14:05.

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.