How far is Brazil, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Brazil, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
48.67 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.45 mi
65.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.32 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Brazil
Sat, May 30, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brazil
2026-05-30T08:59
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brazil
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Brazil
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Bloomington
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East National Avenue

    12 m · 6 sec · East National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Forest Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Forest Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 59

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Route 59

  4. 4

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  7. 7

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 46
13.5 mi · 28%
State Route 59
8.75 mi · 18%
South Forest Avenue
1.41 mi · 3%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 3%
West Morgan Street
1.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 33m from Brazil
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brazil and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Brazil and 24.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brazil and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 40.45 mi (65.1 km).

Brazil

#1 Brazil

City in Indiana, United States

Population7,990
Coordinates39.5236500, -87.1250200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: US 40 (-87.125032, 39.523682)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.97
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.49 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.32 $14.63
Premium $4.65 $8.00 $16.01
Diesel $5.30 $9.12 $18.25

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 Brazil and Bloomington. The current time is 08:59:44.

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.