How far is Bloomington, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.55 mi
03h 40m
Flight
147.56 mi
237.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.56 mi
Kilometers
237.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.43 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T09:10
Arrive Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cicero
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
82.8 mi
01h 50m
To Warsaw
82.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  25. 25

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 28 sec · South Detroit Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 39%
IN-37
25.4 mi · 15%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 7%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 5%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 4%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
01h 50m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Bloomington and 82.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cicero and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 147.56 mi (237.47 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Warsaw. The current time is 09:10:40.

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.