How far is Shelburn, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Shelburn, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
61.65 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.46 mi
74.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburn
Wed, May 13, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburn
2026-05-12T23:55
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelburn
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
Worthington
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Shelburn
28.2 mi
00h 41m
To Bloomington
33.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street

    57 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Griffith Street

    111 m · 21 sec · East Griffith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thomas Street

    2877 ft · 2 min · North Thomas Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson St

    12.1 mi · 22 min · Jackson St

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 950 N

    10.4 mi · 18 min · County Road 950 N

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Freedom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road

  11. 11

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

    129 m · 12 sec · Vilas Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Porter Ridge Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto SR 43

    3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43

  14. 14

    Continue on SR 48

    4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48

  15. 15

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Patterson Drive

    1658 ft · 55 sec · South Patterson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburn 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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 950 N
13 mi · 21%
Jackson St
12.1 mi · 20%
Canal Street
8.7 mi · 14%
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 9%
SR 48
4.94 mi · 8%
SR 43
3.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jackson St

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson St

12.1 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
00h 41m from Shelburn
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelburn and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelburn to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Shelburn and 33.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelburn and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburn and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 46.46 mi (74.77 km).

Shelburn

#1 Shelburn

Town of the United States

Population1,222
Coordinates39.1783700, -87.3936300
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Street (-87.393562, 39.178359)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburn and Bloomington. The current time is 23:55:29.

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.