How far is Bloomington, IN from Salem, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Salem, IN is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 02h 41m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Salem.
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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
19.2 mi · 29 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto State Street
16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Seminary Street
1526 ft · 20 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn slight right onto College Corner Avenue
1588 ft · 21 sec · College Corner Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto South Salem Road
3005 ft · 2 min · South Salem Road
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Turn slight left onto County Road 200 East
2882 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 250 South
2 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Salem.
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.
East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
19.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Salem?
The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Bloomington and 54.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Salem. Straight-line distance: 92.32 mi (148.57 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 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-84.89024, 39.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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