How far is Vienna, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Vienna, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.45 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.15 mi
87.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.15 mi
Kilometers
87.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.45 mi
Kilometers
111.77 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
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 Vienna
38.3 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
31.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 31

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gardner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    2308 ft · 56 sec · West McClain Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West McClain Avenue
39.1 mi · 56%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 26%
Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi · 23%
South Gardner Street
1.55 mi · 2%
US Highway 31
1.02 mi · 1%
SR 46
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

West McClain Avenue

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 44m from Vienna
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vienna 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 Vienna to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 38.3 miles from Vienna and 31.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vienna 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 Vienna and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 54.15 mi (87.14 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Township in Scott County, Indiana

Population9,897
Coordinates38.6489500, -85.7688600
Altitude174
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 (-85.768861, 38.648975)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Bloomington. The current time is 04:01:11.

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.