How far is Manchester, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Manchester, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
101.36 mi
02h 08m
Flight
81.13 mi
130.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.13 mi
Kilometers
130.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-19T09:15
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartsville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Manchester
49.5 mi
01h 04m
To Bloomington
51.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Farm Road

    31 m · 10 sec · County Farm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

    1139 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 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 Manchester 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
21.8 mi · 21%
SR 3 South
19.6 mi · 19%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 18%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 17%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 6%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 04m from Manchester
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 49.5 miles from Manchester and 51.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

104 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 81.13 mi (130.56 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population3,380
Coordinates39.1517200, -85.0121800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: County Farm Road (-85.01215, 39.151698)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Bloomington. The current time is 09:15:00.

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.