How far is Bloomington, IN from Washington, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Washington, IN is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
61.85 mi
01h 12m
Flight
49.3 mi
79.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.3 mi
Kilometers
79.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.85 mi
Kilometers
99.54 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-30T07:58
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Bloomington
30.9 mi
00h 36m
To Washington
30.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    52.2 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

    2382 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1913 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East National Highway

    1841 ft · 37 sec · East National Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East National Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    59 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Southeast 5th Street

    1688 ft · 34 sec · Southeast 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
52.2 mi · 84%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 7%
East National Highway
2.3 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
US 50
0.45 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
00h 36m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Bloomington and 30.9 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Washington. Straight-line distance: 49.3 mi (79.34 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Washington

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population12,635
Coordinates38.6592200, -87.1727900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Washington (-87.17279, 38.65922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Washington. The current time is 07:58:58.

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.