How far is Argos, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Argos, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.16 mi
03h 06m
Flight
144.13 mi
231.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.13 mi
Kilometers
231.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.16 mi
Kilometers
264.19 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Argos
Sat, May 2, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Argos
2026-05-02T17:46
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Argos
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Argos
84.1 mi
01h 33m
To Bloomington
80 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenilworth Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Kenilworth Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Indiana Avenue

    1843 ft · 39 sec · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Argos 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 24%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 12%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
I 465
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

82.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 33m from Argos
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Argos and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Argos and 80 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Argos and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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 Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 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 11 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 12.9 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 Sheridan.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Argos and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 144.13 mi (231.96 km).

Argos

#1 Argos

Town in Indiana

Population1,619
Coordinates41.2378000, -86.2146500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 10 (-86.214655, 41.237537)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Argos and Bloomington. The current time is 17:46:35.

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.