Bloomington, Indiana to Buffalo, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474 miles 762.9 km · straight line
568.9 miles estimated 915.5 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Buffalo, New York is 474 miles (762.9 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located NE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.9 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Buffalo, New York in New York.

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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana and Buffalo, New York. 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients