Athens, Georgia to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.7 miles 643.3 km · straight line
479.7 miles estimated 772 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Bloomington, Indiana is 399.7 miles (643.3 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located NNW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.7 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Bloomington, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients