How far is Orleans, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Orleans, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
37.82 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.87 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Orleans
Tue, May 26, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans
2026-05-26T00:12
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans
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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Orleans
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Bloomington
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    95 m · 10 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    31.6 mi · 38 min · South Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Old State Road 37

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37

  4. 4

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Winslow Road

    1198 ft · 41 sec · East Winslow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Henderson Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Henderson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Street
31.6 mi · 83%
South Old State Road 37
2.75 mi · 7%
South Henderson Street
1.87 mi · 5%
South Walnut Street
1 mi · 3%
East Winslow Road
0.23 mi · 1%
South Indiana Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

South Maple Street

Turn right onto South Maple Street

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
00h 24m from Orleans
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orleans and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Orleans to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Orleans and 19 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orleans and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.37 km).

Orleans

#1 Orleans

Town in Indiana, USA

Population2,107
Coordinates38.6617200, -86.4516600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-86.451659, 38.661628)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Orleans and Bloomington. The current time is 00:12:26.

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.