How far is Washington, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Washington, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
61.55 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.3 mi
79.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.3 mi
Kilometers
79.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.05 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T06:55
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Washington
31.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bloomington
30.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hefron Street

    602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast 4th Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East National Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2424 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    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 Washington and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East National Highway
56.8 mi · 92%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 2%
Northeast 5th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
SR 45 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East National Highway

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
00h 33m from Washington
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Washington and 30.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 49.3 mi (79.34 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population12,635
Coordinates38.6592200, -87.1727900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 3rd Street (-87.172349, 38.659225)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Bloomington. The current time is 06:55:12.

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.