How far is Brownsburg, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Brownsburg, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.11 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.35 mi
76.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.11 mi
Kilometers
96.74 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Brownsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsburg
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Brownsburg
30.8 mi
00h 37m
To Bloomington
29.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Crawfordsville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Crawfordsville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 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 Brownsburg 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 65%
I 465 South
9.81 mi · 16%
Crawfordsville Road
5.11 mi · 9%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.05 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 37m from Brownsburg
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Brownsburg and 29.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsburg and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.2 km).

Brownsburg

#1 Brownsburg

Town in Indiana, United States

Population27,597
Coordinates39.8433800, -86.3977700
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.397816, 39.843285)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsburg and Bloomington. The current time is 19:38:01.

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.