How far is Bloomington, IN from Union, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Union, IN is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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 Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Union.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56, SR 61: Petersburg, Jasper
1893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2704 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto West Pike Avenue
6.6 mi · 12 min · West Pike Avenue
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
68.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Union?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Bloomington and 43 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Elnora
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 Elnora.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Union. Straight-line distance: 68.78 mi (110.69 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 Union
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,160 |
| Coordinates | 38.4653300, -87.4347400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-87.43474, 38.46533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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