How far is Franklin, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
120.83 mi
02h 24m
Flight
90.44 mi
145.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.44 mi
Kilometers
145.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.83 mi
Kilometers
194.46 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, Jun 1, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-06-01T08:02
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Franklin
55.2 mi
01h 12m
To Bloomington
65.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East 300 North Road

    6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Hillsboro Road

    3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 150 N

    1 km · 2 min · East 150 N

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2368 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 33%
South Memorial Drive
39 mi · 32%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 12%
East 300 North Road
6.68 mi · 6%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
Hillsboro Road
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
01h 12m from Franklin
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Franklin and 65.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 90.44 mi (145.55 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Nobblett Road (-85.191079, 39.974017)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Bloomington. The current time is 08:02:26.

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.