How far is Mooresville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
35.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.97 mi
51.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.97 mi
Kilometers
51.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Sat, May 30, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-30T07:44
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Mooresville
17.7 mi
00h 23m
To Bloomington
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    63 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Indiana Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Indiana Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2371 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Avenue

    2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 13 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 Mooresville 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
13.1 mi · 37%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 9%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 5%
Morton Avenue
1.07 mi · 3%
South Indiana Street
0.74 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

12.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 23m from Mooresville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mooresville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Mooresville and 17.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 31.97 mi (51.45 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and Bloomington. The current time is 07:44:11.

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.