Baton Rouge to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.3 miles 1057.8 km · straight line
788.8 miles estimated 1269.4 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Bloomington, Indiana is 657.3 miles (1057.8 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.8 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients