How far is Muncie, IN from Bloomington, IN?
Fastest route
The distance between Muncie, Indiana, and Bloomington, Indiana is approximately 113 miles (182 kilometers). The fastest route is via I-69 S and I-69, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 1 minute.
Directions
- Get on I-69 S/IN-67 S in Daleville from S Hoyt Ave.
- Head south on S Walnut St toward W Jackson St.
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on S Walnut St.
- Turn right onto W Willard St.
- Turn left onto S Hoyt Ave.
- Turn right onto S Indiana 67/S Old State Rd 67.
- Slight right to stay on S Indiana 67/S Old State Rd 67 (signs for IN-67 S/Indianapolis).
- Slight right onto IN-67 S.
- Turn left to merge onto I-69 S/IN-67 S toward Indianapolis.
- Continue on I-69 S. Take I-465 S/IN-37 S and I-69 to N Indiana 37 Business/N State Rd 37 Business/N Walnut St in Bloomington Township. Take exit 123 from I-69.
- Merge onto I-69 S/IN-67 S.
- Continue to follow I-69 S.
- Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 200-I-465 S toward I-465 S/I-69/IN-37 S.
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-465 S/IN-37 and merge onto I-465 S/I-69/IN-37 S.
- Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 44 to merge onto I-70 W toward Indianapolis.
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-70 W.
- Continue onto Exit 83A (signs for I-465 S/I-74 E/I-70 W/I-65 S/Michigan St./Ohio St./Fletcher Ave.).
- Continue onto I-65 S/I-70 W.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 110B for I-70 W toward St. Louis/Indpls. Int'l Airport.
- Take exit 78 for Harding St.
- Turn right onto S Harding St.
- Continue onto I-69 (signs for Bloomington/IN-37 S).
- Take exit 123 for Walnut St toward College Ave.
- Continue on N Walnut St to your destination in Bloomington.
- Continue onto N Indiana 37 Business/N State Rd 37 Business/N Walnut St.
- Continue to follow N Walnut St.
- Continue onto N College Ave.
- Turn right onto N Dunn St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for a 2-hour journey, considering possible traffic delays.
- 🛣️ Take I-69 S and I-69 for the fastest route.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures or construction on IN-37 S before starting your trip.
- ☕ Consider taking a short break during the journey to stretch and refresh.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS to stay on track and avoid getting lost.
- 🚘 Obey traffic rules and drive safely throughout your trip.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muncie and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muncie and Bloomington.
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Start on South Walnut Street
1427 ft · 41 sec · South Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Walnut Street
33 m · 2 sec · South Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Walnut Street
1328 ft · 31 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Willard Street
1424 ft · 40 sec · West Willard Street
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Turn left onto South Hoyt Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Old State Road 67
924 ft · 19 sec · South Old State Road 67
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Keep slight right to continue on South Old State Road 67
1487 ft · 30 sec · South Old State Road 67
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 67 South: Indianapolis
794 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Muncie Bypass
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Muncie Bypass
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Continue on South Bell Creek Road
3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road
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Continue on West 550 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 South
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Continue on West County Road 550 S
2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S
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Continue on West Commerce Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road
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Take the exit left toward Indianapolis
31.9 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muncie and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muncie 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 Muncie to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Muncie and 59.5 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muncie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muncie and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 93.38 mi (150.28 km).
#1 Muncie
County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,697 |
| Coordinates | 40.1933800, -85.3863600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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