How far is Delaware, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Delaware, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Bloomington.
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Start on East Delaware 2nd Street
13 m · 5 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
84 m · 13 sec · North Delaware College Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto North Buckeye Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Buckeye Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
535 ft · 23 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on West Millhousen Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road
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Turn left onto West County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast
99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast
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Turn right onto East County Road 830 South
94 m · 9 sec · East County Road 830 South
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Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.7 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East
659 ft · 15 sec · South County Road 60 East
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Turn left onto East County Road 800 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 200 West
1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West
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Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest
2162 ft · 40 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest
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Turn left onto West County Road 700 South
8.9 mi · 13 min · West County Road 700 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West
80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West
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Turn right onto County Road 200 North
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on County Road 925 East
1119 ft · 38 sec · County Road 925 East
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 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 Delaware 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.
Van Buren Street
Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Delaware and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Delaware and 47 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delaware and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 70.69 mi (113.76 km).
#1 Delaware
Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.1478300, -85.2071800 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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