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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
68.39 mi
01h 28m
Flight
51.34 mi
82.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.34 mi
Kilometers
82.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.39 mi
Kilometers
110.06 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 9:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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
Trafalgar
IN

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

From Saint Paul
35.1 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
33.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    788 ft · 35 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    989 ft · 27 sec · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  5. 5

    Continue on South 800 East;North 750 West

    812 ft · 22 sec · South 800 East;North 750 West

  6. 6

    Continue on South 800 East;South 1000 West

    1052 ft · 34 sec · South 800 East;South 1000 West

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

    1239 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West McKay Road

    12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

    18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2705 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 44
18.6 mi · 27%
I 69 South
16.5 mi · 24%
West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 19%
I 74 West
7.38 mi · 11%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 5%
East Jefferson Street
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Road 44

Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

18.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trafalgar
00h 44m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Trafalgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Saint Paul and 33.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Trafalgar

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

38 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).

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#1 Saint Paul

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

Population1,059
Coordinates39.4281000, -85.6283100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.628264, 39.428069)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Bloomington. The current time is 18:14:43.

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.