Bloomington, Indiana to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.3 miles 819.7 km · straight line
621.1 miles actual route 999.5 km · driving distance
12h 8min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Washington DC?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Washington DC is 509.3 miles (819.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.1 miles, taking about 12h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 8min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 34min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~15h 46min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM