How far is Bloomington, IN from Saint Paul, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Saint Paul, IN is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Saint Paul.
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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
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Miller Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Colescott Street
3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street
1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Paul, Middletown
1205 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
136 m · 14 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
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Continue on County Line Road
989 ft · 28 sec · County Line Road
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
788 ft · 37 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Saint Paul.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Cloudy near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Trafalgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bloomington and 35 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Cloudy near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Trafalgar
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 Trafalgar.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 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 Saint Paul
Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.4281000, -85.6283100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paul (-85.62831, 39.4281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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 30, 2026
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