Bloomington, IN

Indiana

20
Destinations

Bloomington, IN is a gateway to great road trips in 20 driving routes available. Browse 20 routes with drive times, distances, and gas costs.

Driving Times from Bloomington, IN

20 destinations

Medium Trips — 1

Chicago
255 miles
4h 38min

Long Distance — 19

Atlanta
510 miles
9h 16min
Austin
1149 miles
20h 53min
Boston
1089 miles
19h 48min
Dallas
940 miles
17h 5min
Denver
1279 miles
23h 15min
Houston
1067 miles
19h 23min
Jacksonville
870 miles
15h 49min
Los Angeles
2320 miles
42h 10min
Miami
1295 miles
23h 32min
Minneapolis
688 miles
12h 30min
New York
872 miles
15h 51min
Philadelphia
789 miles
14h 20min
Phoenix
1912 miles
34h 45min
Portland
2445 miles
44h 27min
San Antonio
1244 miles
22h 37min
San Diego
2290 miles
41h 38min
San Francisco
2510 miles
45h 38min
San Jose
2483 miles
45h 8min
Seattle
2432 miles
44h 13min

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bloomington, IN from Atlanta?
Bloomington, IN is approximately 255 miles from Chicago, taking around 4h 38m.
What cities are within 3 hours of Bloomington, IN?
There are 0 cities within 3 hours, including nearby cities.
How many routes from Bloomington, IN?
Bloomington, IN has 20 routes in our database.

How Far Is Bloomington, IN from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Bloomington, IN to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Minneapolis, roughly 10 miles away by road.

Minneapolis~10 mi · 15 min
Omaha~335 mi · 5h 45m
Milwaukee~355 mi · 6h
Chicago~420 mi · 7h 15m
Kansas City~485 mi · 8h 15m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Bloomington, IN

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Bloomington, IN by road:

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)~5 mi · 15 min
Sioux Falls (FSD)~230 mi · 4h

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Bloomington, IN: What to Know

Located in Indiana in the Midwest, Bloomington, IN is well positioned for road trips both short and long. For longer drives, plan a rest stop roughly every two hours, keep your tank above a quarter full, and aim to leave outside the morning and evening rush windows to save time. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-95, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Road Trips from Bloomington IN

Looking to hit the road from Bloomington IN? Browse 22 driving routes with detailed travel data including estimated drive times, mileage, and gas costs. From short trips under an hour to epic multi-day drives, Bloomington IN connects to destinations across the country. Click any route card for a full breakdown of the journey, including suggested stops, traffic estimates, toll information, and the recommended time of day to depart for the smoothest drive.