How far is Danville, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Danville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
12 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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At the end of the road, turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Kentucky Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Turn right onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
2371 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
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 Danville 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.
I 69 South
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Danville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Danville and 24.5 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Danville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
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 Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 41.13 mi (66.19 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,241 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606000, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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