How far is Milan, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Milan, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.87 mi
02h 00m
Flight
74.82 mi
120.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.82 mi
Kilometers
120.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.87 mi
Kilometers
147.85 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Milan
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Milan
43.9 mi
01h 00m
To Bloomington
47.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
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 Milan and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    6 m · 6 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Carr Street

    143 m · 28 sec · East Carr Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Warpath Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Warpath Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Indian Trail

    9.5 mi · 17 min · West Indian Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Buckeye Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North Buckeye Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    535 ft · 23 sec · Wilson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Millhousen Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West County Line Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East County Road 820 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast

    99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East County Road 830 South

    94 m · 9 sec · East County Road 830 South

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 820 South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East

    659 ft · 15 sec · South County Road 60 East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East County Road 800 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South County Road 200 West

    1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest

    2162 ft · 40 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West County Road 700 South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · West County Road 700 South

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West

    80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 200 North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    1119 ft · 38 sec · County Road 925 East

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue on 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 20%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 19%
West Indian Trail
9.45 mi · 10%
West County Road 700 South
8.92 mi · 10%
North Buckeye Street
5.55 mi · 6%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Van Buren Street

Turn left onto Van Buren Street

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 00m from Milan
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milan and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Milan and 47.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milan and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 74.82 mi (120.41 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

Town in Franklin and Washington townships in Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates39.1211700, -85.1313500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Clark Street (-85.13135, 39.121179)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 Milan and Bloomington. The current time is 20:04:04.

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.