How far is Bloomington, IN from Peru, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Peru, IN is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.58 mi
02h 43m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.58 mi
Kilometers
210.15 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peru
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive Peru
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Bloomington
65.3 mi
01h 21m
To Peru
65.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Business US-31

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Business US-31

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    80 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    15 m · 2 sec · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.7 mi · 50%
North Meridian Street
52.1 mi · 40%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
Business US-31
2.13 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

52.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 21m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Peru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Bloomington and 65.2 miles from Peru.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Peru. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.87 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Peru

City in Indiana, United States

Population10,937
Coordinates40.7536500, -86.0688800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Peru (-86.06888, 40.75365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Peru. The current time is 04:33:28.

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.