Bloomington, Indiana to Danville, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

141.5 miles 227.8 km · straight line
177 miles estimated 284.8 km · driving distance
3h 34min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Danville, Kentucky?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Danville, Kentucky is 141.5 miles (227.8 km) as the crow flies. Danville, Kentucky is located SE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 177 miles, taking about 3h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Danville, Kentucky. 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 Danville, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 34min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 17min $14–$27* Budget
Train ~3h 23min $21–$62* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Danville, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 47 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 175.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients