How far is Greendale, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Greendale, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.12 mi
02h 20m
Flight
89.15 mi
143.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.15 mi
Kilometers
143.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.12 mi
Kilometers
170.78 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, May 7, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greendale
Thu, May 7, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greendale
2026-05-07T00:40
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, May 7, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greendale
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
North Vernon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Greendale
53 mi
01h 10m
To Bloomington
53.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
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 Greendale and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ludlow Street

    1230 ft · 59 sec · Ludlow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Probasco Street

    831 ft · 28 sec · Probasco Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1529 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Eads Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Eads Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Green Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Green Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Perry Street

    20 mi · 30 min · West Perry Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greendale 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Perry Street
23.9 mi · 23%
Green Boulevard
22.9 mi · 22%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 17%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 17%
State Street
3.85 mi · 4%
West Eads Parkway
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Perry Street

Continue on West Perry Street

20 mi · 00h 30m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vernon
01h 10m from Greendale
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greendale 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 Greendale to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

North Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Greendale and 53.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

85 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

94 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greendale and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 89.15 mi (143.48 km).

Greendale

#1 Greendale

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,339
Coordinates39.1125600, -84.8641200
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Ludlow Street (-84.86384, 39.112558)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 Greendale and Bloomington. The current time is 00:40:29.

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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.