How far is Laurel, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Toner Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Toner Street
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Turn left onto Hensley Road
112 m · 16 sec · Hensley Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1947 ft · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52
48 m · 13 sec · Old US Highway 52
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Turn sharp right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto State Road 3
16.3 mi · 23 min · State Road 3
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Van Buren Street
Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 45.7 miles from Laurel and 48 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsville.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.14 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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