How far is Brooklyn, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.15 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.15 mi
Kilometers
50.13 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-05-30T21:41
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Brooklyn
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bloomington
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    67 m · 11 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    1061 ft · 35 sec · East Mill Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Centenary Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Centenary Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henderson Ford Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Henderson Ford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 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 Brooklyn 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henderson Ford Road
25 mi · 80%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 10%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
East Centenary Road
0.91 mi · 3%
College Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
North Dunn Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henderson Ford Road

Merge slight right

20.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 21m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Brooklyn and 15.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.72 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,472
Coordinates39.5392100, -86.3691600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-86.369178, 39.53921)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 Brooklyn and Bloomington. The current time is 21:41:42.

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.