Bloomington, Indiana to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.5 miles 791 km · straight line
634.9 miles actual route 1021.8 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Raleigh?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Raleigh is 491.5 miles (791 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 634.9 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~11h 52min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM