How far is Scottsburg, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Scottsburg, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsburg and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsburg and Bloomington.
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Start on South Main Street
17 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West McClain Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
1163 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 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 Scottsburg and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West McClain Avenue
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsburg and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsburg to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Scottsburg and 30 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsburg and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsburg and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.4 km).
#1 Scottsburg
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 6,674 |
| Coordinates | 38.6856100, -85.7702500 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
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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