Bloomington, Indiana to Charlottesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441.5 miles 710.6 km · straight line
529.8 miles estimated 852.7 km · driving distance
10h 40min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Charlottesville?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Charlottesville is 441.5 miles (710.6 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located E of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529.8 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Charlottesville in Virginia.

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 Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 40min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 48min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 8min $64–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Charlottesville

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients