Bloomington, Indiana to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.6 miles 575.5 km · straight line
429.1 miles estimated 690.6 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Pittsburgh is 357.6 miles (575.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.1 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients