How far is Bloomington, IN from Sunman, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Sunman, IN is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
90.3 mi
02h 02m
Flight
76.81 mi
123.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.81 mi
Kilometers
123.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.3 mi
Kilometers
145.32 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Hope
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
45 mi
01h 01m
To Sunman
45.2 mi
01h 01m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1944 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street
41.8 mi · 46%
East 3rd Street
36.3 mi · 40%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 5%
County Road 650 East
1.01 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.95 mi · 1%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope
01h 01m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Sunman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Bloomington and 45.2 miles from Sunman.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hope

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

109 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

111 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sunman. Straight-line distance: 76.81 mi (123.62 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 Sunman

Human settlement in Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,037
Coordinates39.2370000, -85.0946800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Sunman (-85.09468, 39.237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Sunman. The current time is 02:14:04.

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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.