Bloomington, Indiana to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.8 miles 865.5 km · straight line
645.4 miles estimated 1038.6 km · driving distance
12h 59min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Manhattan?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Manhattan is 537.8 miles (865.5 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645.4 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Manhattan in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 59min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 35min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 53min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients