How far is Bremen, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Bremen, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.4 mi
03h 27m
Flight
158.87 mi
255.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.87 mi
Kilometers
255.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.4 mi
Kilometers
298.38 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, May 31, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-31T06:13
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Bremen
94.3 mi
01h 43m
To Bloomington
91.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Plymouth Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
101 mi · 55%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 21%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 11%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
West Plymouth Street
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
01h 43m from Bremen
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen 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 Bremen to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Bremen and 91.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 158.87 mi (255.67 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.148028, 41.446442)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Bloomington. The current time is 06:13:52.

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.