How far is Saint Marys, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
83.39 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.33 mi
106.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.33 mi
Kilometers
106.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.39 mi
Kilometers
134.2 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T23:53
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Lost River
IN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Saint Marys
42 mi
00h 54m
To Bloomington
41.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Marys Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Saint Marys Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Marys Road

    2499 ft · 2 min · Saint Marys Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Marys Road

    796 ft · 37 sec · Saint Marys Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scottsville Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Scottsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brush College Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Brush College Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Valley Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Scenic Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 150

    24.3 mi · 28 min · US Highway 150

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1006 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Gospel Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North Gospel Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    39.2 mi · 48 min · North Gospel Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Old State Road 37

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37

  13. 13

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Winslow Road

    1198 ft · 41 sec · East Winslow Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Henderson Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Henderson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 29 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
39.2 mi · 47%
US Highway 150
24.3 mi · 29%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 12%
South Old State Road 37
2.75 mi · 3%
Brush College Road
1.98 mi · 2%
South Henderson Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

39.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost River
00h 54m from Saint Marys
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Lost River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Saint Marys and 41.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lost River

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

72 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 66.33 mi (106.74 km).

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#1 Saint Marys

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota

Population1,370
Coordinates38.3559000, -85.8646900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Marys Road (-85.864472, 38.355898)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 Saint Marys and Bloomington. The current time is 23:53:08.

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.