How far is McCordsville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
74.96 mi
01h 35m
Flight
60.57 mi
97.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.57 mi
Kilometers
97.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.63 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in McCordsville
Mon, May 25, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCordsville
2026-05-24T23:37
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCordsville
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From McCordsville
34.9 mi
00h 47m
To Bloomington
40 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dresden Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jamison Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    588 ft · 28 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 600 West

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCordsville and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 52%
I 465 South
16.3 mi · 22%
Pendleton Pike
6.56 mi · 9%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 4%
West Broadway
1.19 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 47m from McCordsville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCordsville and Patchy Fog near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from McCordsville and 40 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCordsville and Patchy Fog near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCordsville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 60.57 mi (97.47 km).

McCordsville

#1 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dresden Drive (-85.92247, 39.908215)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McCordsville and Bloomington. The current time is 23:37:54.

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.