Bloomington, Indiana to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.4 miles 121.4 km · straight line
92.1 miles actual route 148.3 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Louisville?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Louisville is 75.4 miles (121.4 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SSE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.1 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Louisville

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 330.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM