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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.97 mi
01h 30m
Flight
47.39 mi
76.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.69 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Mon, May 4, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-04T21:41
Arrive Sullivan
Mon, May 4, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Bloomfield
IN

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

From Bloomington
28.5 mi
00h 45m
To Sullivan
28.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

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.

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Section Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Section Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    725 ft · 31 sec · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    116 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    105 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bloomfield Road
43.6 mi · 77%
South Section Street
1.27 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi · 1%
South College Avenue
0.23 mi
West Jackson Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

106 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Sullivan (-87.40585, 39.09532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Sullivan. The current time is 21:41:46.

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.