Bloomington, Indiana to Gadsden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357 miles 574.6 km · straight line
428.4 miles estimated 689.5 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Gadsden?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Gadsden is 357 miles (574.6 km) as the crow flies. Gadsden is located S of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.4 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Gadsden 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Gadsden

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Gadsden
34.01°N, 86.01°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients