How far is Burns Harbor, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.46 mi
03h 34m
Flight
172.98 mi
278.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.98 mi
Kilometers
278.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.46 mi
Kilometers
327.43 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns Harbor
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns Harbor
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Burns Harbor
103.2 mi
01h 47m
To Bloomington
100.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street

    1996 ft · 1 min · W Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto George Nelson Drive

    2639 ft · 1 min · George Nelson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 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

    2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns Harbor 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 67%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 19%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
I 94 West
6.3 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
George Nelson Drive
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 47m from Burns Harbor
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burns Harbor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Burns Harbor to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Burns Harbor and 100.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burns Harbor and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Burns Harbor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns Harbor and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 172.98 mi (278.38 km).

Burns Harbor

#1 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: R Street (-87.134114, 41.626455)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.65 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.30 $38.08 $76.17

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burns Harbor, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Burns Harbor is 23:24:32, although it is 00:24:32 in Bloomington.

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.