How far is Lynn, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Lynn, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
136.47 mi
02h 36m
Flight
104.25 mi
167.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.25 mi
Kilometers
167.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.47 mi
Kilometers
219.63 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, May 13, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-05-12T20:46
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Spring Lake
IN

Town in Hancock County, Indiana

From Lynn
66.5 mi
01h 18m
To Bloomington
70 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    28 m · 9 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  5. 5

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
66.4 mi · 49%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 29%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 11%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake
01h 18m from Lynn
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Lynn and 70 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynn and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

26 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

96 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 104.25 mi (167.77 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates40.0497700, -84.9396900
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherman Street (-84.939676, 40.049872)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Bloomington. The current time is 20:46:45.

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.