How far is Blue River, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 34m.
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.
City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue River and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Bloomington.
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Start on East Blue River Road
1292 ft · 1 min · East Blue River Road
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Turn left onto South Mount Zion Church Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road
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Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road
1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road
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Turn right onto South Conway Church Road
1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
970 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 160
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road
153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right
21.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Winslow Road
1198 ft · 41 sec · East Winslow Road
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Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Henderson Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue River and Bloomington.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
21.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue River to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Blue River and 35.2 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blue River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchell
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 Mitchell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.03 km).
#1 Blue River
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.5300600, -85.9394200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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