How far is Sullivan, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Sullivan, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
60.06 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.39 mi
76.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.66 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivan
Mon, May 4, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Bloomfield
IN

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

From Sullivan
28.5 mi
00h 40m
To Bloomington
31.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    9 m · 7 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1067 ft · 40 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Section Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Section Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    27.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    13 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 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 Sullivan and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Section Street
1.34 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
South Walnut Street
0.22 mi
East Washington Street
0.2 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

27.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 40m from Sullivan
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan and Scattered 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 Sullivan to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Sullivan and 31.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

106 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.405859, 39.09532)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Bloomington. The current time is 20:28:20.

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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.