How far is Redding, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Redding, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Bloomington.
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Start on Old State Hwy 37
590 ft · 33 sec · Old State Hwy 37
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Turn left onto Stevens Lane
618 ft · 27 sec · Stevens Lane
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Turn left
23.1 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Winslow Road
1198 ft · 41 sec · East Winslow Road
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Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Henderson Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
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 Redding and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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23.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost leaving Redding and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Redding and 14.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Redding and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
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 Guthrie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 km).
#1 Redding
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 4,262 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745000, -86.5038800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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