How far is Bloomington, IN from Trafalgar, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Trafalgar, IN is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.41 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.2 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Bloomington
18.7 mi
00h 25m
To Trafalgar
18.7 mi
00h 25m

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 EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Morgantown Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgantown Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgantown Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2344 ft · 39 sec · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

    6.4 mi · 10 min · IN-135;IN-252

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2083 ft · 57 sec · West Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
20.5 mi · 55%
Morgantown Road
8.8 mi · 24%
IN-135
3.19 mi · 9%
IN-252
3.19 mi · 9%
West Washington Street
0.44 mi · 1%
West Pearl Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

15.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Trafalgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Bloomington and 18.7 miles from Trafalgar.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Trafalgar. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.69 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 Trafalgar

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

Population1,430
Coordinates39.4161600, -86.1508200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Trafalgar (-86.15082, 39.41616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 Trafalgar. The current time is 06:24:24.

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.