How far is Guilford, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Guilford, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
107.12 mi
02h 13m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.12 mi
Kilometers
172.39 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-15T11:49
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Hartsville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Guilford
52.4 mi
01h 06m
To Bloomington
54.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto SR 1

    9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

    1139 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
29.7 mi · 28%
SR 3 South
19.6 mi · 18%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 17%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 16%
SR 1
9.14 mi · 9%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 06m from Guilford
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guilford and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Guilford and 54.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guilford and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

104 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 km).

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#1 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.911958, 39.168107)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Bloomington. The current time is 11:49:39.

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.