How far is Busseron, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Busseron, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Busseron and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Busseron and Bloomington.
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Start on County Road 50 West
49 m · 9 sec · County Road 50 West
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Turn right onto North Old 41
984 ft · 43 sec · North Old 41
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Keep slight left to continue on North Emison Mill Road
93 m · 19 sec · North Emison Mill Road
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Turn left onto County Road 600 North
1957 ft · 1 min · County Road 600 North
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Road 67
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 67
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Continue on West 11th St
2678 ft · 45 sec · West 11th St
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on 4th St
2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South
1194 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Dunn Street
78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 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 Busseron and Bloomington.
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.
4th St
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Busseron and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Busseron to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Busseron and 36.2 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Busseron and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Busseron and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.77 km).
#1 Busseron
Township in Knox County, Indiana
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 38.8356000, -87.4491900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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