Bloomington, Indiana to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.5 miles 914.9 km · straight line
682.2 miles estimated 1097.9 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Reading, Pennsylvania is 568.5 miles (914.9 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.2 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients