How far is Marion, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Marion, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Bloomington.
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Start on North 150 E
1090 ft · 50 sec · North 150 E
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Turn right onto East 425 N
1301 ft · 40 sec · East 425 N
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Turn left onto Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road
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Continue on Morristown Road
45 m · 12 sec · Morristown Road
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
117 m · 7 sec · North Riley Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South, I 74 West
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 44 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 Marion and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Marion and 34 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Marion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Hendricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.51 km).
#1 Marion
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,674 |
| Coordinates | 39.5917100, -85.7549800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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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