How far is Flora, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Flora, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.31 mi
02h 26m
Flight
110.71 mi
178.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.71 mi
Kilometers
178.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.31 mi
Kilometers
203.28 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Flora
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Flora
64.6 mi
01h 13m
To Bloomington
61.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West James Drive

    156 m · 27 sec · West James Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive

    627 ft · 34 sec · South Hillcrest Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Business US-31

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Business US-31

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    44 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 31%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 16%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
Business US-31
1.38 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

44 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
01h 13m from Flora
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora 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 Flora to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Flora and 61.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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 Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 110.71 mi (178.17 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,998
Coordinates40.7339300, -86.0999900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Street (-86.09999, 40.733794)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Bloomington. The current time is 01:04:49.

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.