How far is Akron, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Akron, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.95 mi
02h 55m
Flight
132.07 mi
212.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.07 mi
Kilometers
212.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.95 mi
Kilometers
242.93 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Tue, May 5, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-05T02:19
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westfield
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Akron
78.5 mi
01h 27m
To Bloomington
72.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mishawaka Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Mishawaka Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North 300 East

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North 300 East

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto East 1200 North

    2362 ft · 37 sec · East 1200 North

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 1000 North

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1000 North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 26%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 13%
East 1000 North
6.88 mi · 5%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 4%
North 300 East
3.9 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

57.1 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 27m from Akron
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Akron and 72.5 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

78 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 132.07 mi (212.54 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

Town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States

Population1,103
Coordinates41.0383800, -86.0280500
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.028053, 41.038341)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Bloomington. The current time is 02:19:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.