How far is Bright, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bright and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bright and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · State Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Dearborn Road
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Turn right onto SR 1
2.8 mi · 5 min · SR 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
1139 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 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 Bright and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
29.5 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.
Sunny leaving Bright and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bright to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Bright and 54.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bright and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
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 Hartsville.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bright and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 89.52 mi (144.07 km).
#1 Bright
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 39.2183900, -84.8560600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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