Bloomington, Indiana to Decatur, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316 miles 508.6 km · straight line
379.2 miles estimated 610.3 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Decatur, Alabama?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Decatur, Alabama is 316 miles (508.6 km) as the crow flies. Decatur, Alabama is located S of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.2 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Decatur, Alabama in Alabama.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Decatur, Alabama. 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 Decatur, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Decatur, Alabama

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients