How far is Bloomington, IN from Pittsboro, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Pittsboro, IN is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
65.54 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.37 mi
77.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.54 mi
Kilometers
105.47 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Bloomington
32.7 mi
00h 41m
To Pittsboro
32.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road

    1996 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Crawfordsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    6 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 66%
I 465 West
10.3 mi · 16%
East Main Street
6.03 mi · 9%
Crawfordsville Road
5.21 mi · 8%
US 136 West
0.38 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 41m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Bloomington and 32.7 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.85 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,812
Coordinates39.8639300, -86.4669400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Pittsboro (-86.46694, 39.86393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Pittsboro. The current time is 21:15:05.

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.