How far is Seymour, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
53.92 mi
01h 09m
Flight
36.98 mi
59.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.77 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Bethany
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Seymour
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To Bloomington
27.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ewing Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 34%
Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi · 30%
I 65 North
12.8 mi · 24%
North Ewing Street
4.71 mi · 9%
SR 46
0.33 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Van Buren Street

Turn left onto Van Buren Street

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 34m from Seymour
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seymour and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Seymour to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Seymour and 27.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seymour and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.51 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Indiana, United States

Population20,096
Coordinates38.9592200, -85.8902500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-85.890231, 38.95917)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Bloomington. The current time is 21:26:06.

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.