How far is Liberty, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Liberty, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
113.29 mi
02h 25m
Flight
91.16 mi
146.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.16 mi
Kilometers
146.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.29 mi
Kilometers
182.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
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 Liberty
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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Liberty
52.8 mi
01h 12m
To Bloomington
60.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Liberty and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Union Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    18.7 mi · 28 min · East 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2815 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West McKay Road

    12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

    18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2705 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
18.7 mi · 16%
State Road 44
18.6 mi · 16%
I 69 South
16.5 mi · 15%
West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 14%
West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 11%
West Union Street
11.5 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Turn right onto East 1st Street

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
01h 12m from Liberty
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Liberty and 60.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.71 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,000
Coordinates39.6356000, -84.9310700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.930897, 39.635602)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Bloomington. The current time is 23:05:02.

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.