Bloomington, Indiana to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.2 miles 895.1 km · straight line
667.4 miles estimated 1074.1 km · driving distance
13h 26min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Monroe, Louisiana is 556.2 miles (895.1 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.4 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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 Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 26min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 7min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 28min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients