Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

884 miles 1422.6 km · straight line
1049.7 miles actual route 1689.4 km · driving distance
18h 37min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Indiana is 884 miles (1422.6 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.7 miles, taking about 18h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Bloomington, Indiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 37min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~24h 12min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM