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

308.3 miles 496.1 km · straight line
385.3 miles estimated 620.1 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Florence, Alabama is 308.3 miles (496.1 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located SSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.3 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Florence, 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Florence, Alabama

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients