How far is Bloomington, IN from Smithfield, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Smithfield, IN is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Smithfield.
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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
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
2015 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Commerce Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road
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Continue on West County Road 550 S
2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S
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Continue on West 550 S
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S
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Continue on South Bell Creek Road
3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road
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Continue on West 500 S
9.4 mi · 13 min · West 500 S
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Take the exit slight right toward Memorial Drive
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 400 East
1362 ft · 1 min · South 400 East
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Turn left onto East Smithfield Pike
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Smithfield Pike
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Continue on East 138 South
1316 ft · 38 sec · East 138 South
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Turn right onto South 625 East
1138 ft · 33 sec · South 625 East
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Turn right onto East Market Street
24 m · 3 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Smithfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 54m
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 Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Bloomington and 58.8 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 96.41 mi (155.15 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 Smithfield
Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1700400, -85.2685800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-85.26858, 40.17004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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