How far is Vigo, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Vigo, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
69.61 mi
01h 30m
Flight
54.76 mi
88.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.76 mi
Kilometers
88.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.61 mi
Kilometers
112.03 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Vigo
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vigo
2026-05-12T21:08
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vigo
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Vigo
35.6 mi
00h 45m
To Bloomington
34 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Battlerow Place

    128 m · 20 sec · South Battlerow Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West French Drive

    2.1 mi · 8 min · West French Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto W 158 1/2 Dr

    5.8 mi · 10 min · W 158 1/2 Dr

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Riley Road

    1967 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Road 46

    8 m · 1 sec · State Road 46

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 46

    33 mi · 47 min · State Road 46

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vigo and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 46
46.5 mi · 67%
W 158 1/2 Dr
5.85 mi · 8%
SR 641 North
4.68 mi · 7%
West French Drive
2.08 mi · 3%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 2%
West Morgan Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Road 46

Exit the roundabout onto State Road 46

33 mi · 00h 47m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 45m from Vigo
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vigo and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Vigo and 34 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vigo and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vigo and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 54.76 mi (88.12 km).

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#1 Vigo

Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana

Population3,941
Coordinates39.2872600, -87.5372500
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South Battlerow Place (-87.536982, 39.287252)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
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 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Vigo and Bloomington. The current time is 21:08:31.

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.