How far is Bloomington, IN from Sullivan, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Sullivan, IN is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 30m.
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 Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Sullivan.
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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
123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
8.9 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Section Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Section Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
725 ft · 31 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
116 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
105 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
9 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Sullivan.
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.
Bloomfield Road
Continue straight
27.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Bloomington and 28.5 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 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 Sullivan
City in the U.
| Population | 4,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.0953200, -87.4058500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan (-87.40585, 39.09532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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