How far is Versailles, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
80.09 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.62 mi
110.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.62 mi
Kilometers
110.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.09 mi
Kilometers
128.89 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Fri, Apr 17, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Versailles
40 mi
00h 53m
To Bloomington
40.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    39 m · 8 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tyson Street

    113 m · 21 sec · Tyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    743 ft · 37 sec · North Adams Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Perry Street

    20 mi · 30 min · West Perry Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  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 Versailles 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Perry Street
23.9 mi · 30%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 23%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 22%
State Street
3.85 mi · 5%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 2%
North Adams Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

West Perry Street

Turn right onto West Perry Street

20 mi · 00h 30m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 53m from Versailles
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Versailles and 40.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 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 Versailles and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 68.62 mi (110.44 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates39.0720000, -85.2519000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-85.252226, 39.072021)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Versailles and Bloomington. The current time is 03:21:40.

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.