How far is North Liberty, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from North Liberty, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.48 mi
03h 34m
Flight
163.76 mi
263.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.76 mi
Kilometers
263.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.54 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Liberty
2026-04-19T09:03
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Liberty
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From North Liberty
98.3 mi
01h 47m
To Bloomington
92.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
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 North Liberty and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    52 m · 6 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pierce Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Pierce Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1821 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pierce Road
113 mi · 59%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 21%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 10%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pierce Road

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
01h 47m from North Liberty
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Liberty 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 North Liberty to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from North Liberty and 92.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Liberty and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Liberty and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 163.76 mi (263.54 km).

North Liberty

#1 North Liberty

Human settlement in St.

Population1,909
Coordinates41.5342100, -86.4272300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: S State St (-86.427338, 41.534275)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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

There is no time difference between North Liberty and Bloomington. The current time is 09:03:05.

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.