How far is Bloomington, IN from Springfield, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Springfield, IN is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.14 mi
02h 39m
Flight
106.22 mi
170.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.14 mi
Kilometers
211.05 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T10:04
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
65.6 mi
01h 19m
To Springfield
65.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville

    2275 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165

  15. 15

    Continue on St Francis

    604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2705 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lockwood Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 66

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Princeton Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · Princeton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
93.3 mi · 71%
I 64 West
17.5 mi · 13%
Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 6%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 3%
Lockwood Street
4.16 mi · 3%
Highway 165
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 19m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Bloomington and 65.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Springfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 106.22 mi (170.95 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Springfield (-87.8703, 38.04254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Springfield, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 10:04:02, although it is 09:04:02 in Springfield.

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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.