How far is Mulberry, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Mulberry, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
97.23 mi
01h 53m
Flight
81.8 mi
131.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.23 mi
Kilometers
156.48 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Mulberry
Tue, May 5, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulberry
2026-05-05T03:15
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mulberry
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Mulberry
51 mi
00h 56m
To Bloomington
46.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    140 m · 20 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Jefferson Road

    2170 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Mulberry Jefferson Road

    4.2 mi · 12 min · West Mulberry Jefferson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North County Road 580 West

    1.2 mi · 5 min · North County Road 580 West

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulberry 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 40%
I 65 South
34.4 mi · 35%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 15%
West Mulberry Jefferson Road
4.19 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North County Road 580 West
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 56m from Mulberry
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulberry and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Mulberry and 46.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulberry and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulberry and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.65 km).

Mulberry

#1 Mulberry

Town in Clinton County, Indiana

Population1,213
Coordinates40.3444800, -86.6652800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.665131, 40.344482)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulberry and Bloomington. The current time is 03:15:37.

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.