How far is Lawrenceburg, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
105.68 mi
02h 19m
Flight
90 mi
144.84 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 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.68 mi
Kilometers
170.07 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
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 Lawrenceburg
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 Lawrenceburg
52.8 mi
01h 09m
To Bloomington
52.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West High Street

    840 ft · 39 sec · West High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto I&M Road

    83 m · 13 sec · I&M Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Front Street

    2474 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    61 m · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Street

    124 m · 22 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Eads Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Eads Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Green Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Green Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Perry Street

    20 mi · 30 min · West Perry Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 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 Lawrenceburg 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 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
2.12 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vernon
01h 09m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrenceburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 52.8 miles from Lawrenceburg and 52.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrenceburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lawrenceburg and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 90 mi (144.84 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West High Street (-84.849855, 39.090815)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
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
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Bloomington. The current time is 19:40:26.

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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.