How far is Sparta, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Sparta, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Buckeye Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Buckeye Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
535 ft · 23 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on West Millhousen Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road
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Turn left onto West County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast
99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast
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Turn right onto East County Road 830 South
94 m · 9 sec · East County Road 830 South
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Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.7 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East
659 ft · 15 sec · South County Road 60 East
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Turn left onto East County Road 800 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 200 West
1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West
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Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest
2162 ft · 40 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest
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Turn left onto West County Road 700 South
8.9 mi · 13 min · West County Road 700 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West
80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West
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Turn right onto County Road 200 North
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on County Road 925 East
1119 ft · 38 sec · County Road 925 East
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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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 Sparta and Bloomington.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparta 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 Sparta to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Sparta and 50.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparta and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
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 Hartsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 79.49 mi (127.92 km).
#1 Sparta
Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,992 |
| Coordinates | 39.1053300, -85.0452300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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