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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
18.7 mi · 28 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Broadway Street
2815 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Colescott Street
3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44
68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44
18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville
2705 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
31 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
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 Liberty and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.71 km).
#1 Liberty
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6356000, -84.9310700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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