How far is Syracuse, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.43 mi
03h 44m
Flight
161.56 mi
260 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.56 mi
Kilometers
260 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.43 mi
Kilometers
311.3 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Syracuse
94.4 mi
01h 52m
To Bloomington
99 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Syracuse and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Huntington Street

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    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 Syracuse 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 26%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 20%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
North Huntington Street
17.5 mi · 9%
West Old Trail Road
15.1 mi · 8%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 52m from Syracuse
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Syracuse and 99 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 161.56 mi (260 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.752523, 41.427867)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 Syracuse and Bloomington. The current time is 23:04:18.

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.