How far is Bloomington, IN from Scottsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.08 mi
01h 56m
Flight
71.16 mi
114.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.16 mi
Kilometers
114.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.08 mi
Kilometers
144.97 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T20:03
Arrive Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
45 mi
00h 58m
To Scottsburg
45 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56, SR 61: Petersburg, Jasper

    1893 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South County Road 300 East

    2.9 mi · 11 min · South County Road 300 East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
68.2 mi · 76%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 5%
South County Road 300 East
2.93 mi · 3%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi
SR 56
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

68.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
00h 58m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Bloomington and 45 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 71.16 mi (114.52 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,703
Coordinates38.2886600, -87.2191700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Scottsburg. The current time is 20:03:08.

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.