Bloomington, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

32.5 miles 52.3 km · straight line
42.3 miles estimated 68 km · driving distance
51min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
85° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Columbus, Indiana?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana is 32.5 miles (52.3 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Indiana is located E of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.3 miles, taking about 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Columbus, 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 51min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 766.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients