How far is Merrillville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Merrillville and Bloomington is 165.66 miles (266.6 km).

Flight distance from Merrillville, IN to Bloomington, IN is 165.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Merrillville to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Merrillville, Indiana to Bloomington, Indiana is: 187.17 miles (301.23 km) by car.

Driving from Merrillville to Bloomington will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.

#1 Merrillville

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

Population	34916
GPS Coordinates	41°28'58"N 87°19'58"W
Latitude	41.4828100
Longitude	-87.3328100
Altitude	200
Country	United States

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana. It is located on the banks of the Big Walnut River in southern Indiana. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Indiana University campus and the Bloomington Arts Center.

Population	85603
GPS Coordinates	39°9'55"N 86°31'35"W
Latitude	39.1653300
Longitude	-86.5263900
Altitude	235
Country	United States

Starting point in Merrillville: Indian Trail (-87.332937,41.482543)
Ending point in Bloomington: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691,39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time Between Merrillville and Bloomington

The distance between Merrillville and Bloomington is 301 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Merrillville, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Merrillville is 04:55:15, although it is 05:55:15 in Bloomington.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25 liters (6.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrillville and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrillville to Bloomington is $22.36 (diesel $28.84).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$22.36	$25.59	$28.59	$28.84

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merrillville and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.