How far is Mount Vernon, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.48 mi
02h 19m
Flight
112.82 mi
181.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.82 mi
Kilometers
181.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.12 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-18T23:09
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:30 PM CDT
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
Petersburg
IN

County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States

From Mount Vernon
68.7 mi
01h 09m
To Bloomington
76.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
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 Mount Vernon and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    23.9 mi · 28 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
109 mi · 75%
East 4th Street
23.9 mi · 16%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 09m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 76.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Vernon and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

63 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 112.82 mi (181.56 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,426
Coordinates37.9322700, -87.8950300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-87.894995, 37.932292)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Vernon, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Mount Vernon is 23:09:47, although it is 00:09:47 in Bloomington.

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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.