How far is Bass Lake, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Bass Lake, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.49 mi
03h 10m
Flight
141.14 mi
227.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.14 mi
Kilometers
227.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.49 mi
Kilometers
251.85 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bass Lake
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bass Lake
9:00 PM CDT
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 Bass Lake
79.7 mi
01h 35m
To Bloomington
76.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bass Lake and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lakeside Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South 500 E

    1625 ft · 44 sec · South 500 E

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  5. 5

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 27%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 25%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 13%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 7%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 6%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 35m from Bass Lake
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bass Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bass Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 79.7 miles from Bass Lake and 76.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bass Lake and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bass Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheridan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Bass Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 141.14 mi (227.14 km).

Bass Lake

#1 Bass Lake

Census designated place

Population1,195
Coordinates41.2072600, -86.6019600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.602011, 41.207276)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.9 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.8 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bass Lake, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Bass Lake is 04:02:09, although it is 05:02:09 in Bloomington.

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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.