How far is Fayette, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
64.12 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.36 mi
85.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.12 mi
Kilometers
103.19 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, May 7, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, May 7, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-07T14:39
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, May 7, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Fayette
33.6 mi
00h 40m
To Bloomington
30.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 750 South

    45 m · 9 sec · 750 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  3. 3

    Continue on North Green Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 61%
North Green Street
17.7 mi · 28%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 7%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 5%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
College Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 40m from Fayette
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Fayette and 30.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 53.36 mi (85.87 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: 750 South (-86.397221, 39.931014)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Bloomington. The current time is 14:39:29.

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.