How far is Bloomington, IN from Saluda, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Saluda, IN is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 06m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Saluda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Saluda.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Dunn Street
659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue
8.3 mi · 13 min · West McClain Avenue
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto State Road 62
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Road 62
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Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · West New Bethel Road
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.1 km · 3 min · West Prospect Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Prospect Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Saluda.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Saluda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Saluda?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Bloomington and 47.6 miles from Saluda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Saluda.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Saluda. Straight-line distance: 66.33 mi (106.75 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 Saluda
Township in Jefferson County, Indiana
| Population | 1,374 |
| Coordinates | 38.6506200, -85.4849600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saluda (-85.48496, 38.65062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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