How far is Bloomington, IN from Shelburn, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Shelburn, IN is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Shelburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Shelburn.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
110 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kirkwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Kirkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Adams Street
1137 ft · 34 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48
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Continue on SR 43
3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43
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Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road
824 ft · 16 sec · Porter Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Porter Ridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road
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Continue on Vilas Road
129 m · 15 sec · Vilas Road
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Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231
8.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn straight
22.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto North Thomas Street
2877 ft · 2 min · North Thomas Street
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Turn right onto East Griffith Street
111 m · 21 sec · East Griffith Street
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street
57 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Shelburn.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
22.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Shelburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Shelburn?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Bloomington and 28.1 miles from Shelburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Shelburn.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Shelburn. Straight-line distance: 46.46 mi (74.77 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 Shelburn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.1783700, -87.3936300 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelburn (-87.39363, 39.17837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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