Drive or Fly: Seelyville, IN to Bloomington, IN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for IND–IND. At 54 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 28m

Distance

54.1 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 26m

5m in the air

Air Distance

46 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Seelyville, IN → IND 81m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IND → Bloomington, IN 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Seelyville, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 54 mi, ~81m drive

Bloomington, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and IND. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 11m

1h 19m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Seelyville, IN → Crawfordsville Amtrak 64m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 79m

Arrival 10m

Indianapolis → Bloomington, IN 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Crawfordsville Amtrak 43 mi, ~64m drive

To Indianapolis 46 mi, ~68m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 28m	4h 26m	4h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$9
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

54.1 mi 1h 27m

via SR 46, SR 42, SR 59

Alternative (+10 min)

65.2 mi 1h 38m

via I 70, US 231, SR 46

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Seelyville, IN to Bloomington, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.