How far is Bloomington, IN from Armstrong, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Armstrong, IN is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
115.79 mi
02h 11m
Flight
94.78 mi
152.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.78 mi
Kilometers
152.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.79 mi
Kilometers
186.34 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armstrong
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-16T03:35
Arrive Armstrong
Thu, Apr 16, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
57.8 mi
01h 05m
To Armstrong
57.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Cynthiana, Evansville

    2395 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cynthiana Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Cynthiana Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Armstrong Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
93.3 mi · 81%
I 64 West
11.7 mi · 10%
Cynthiana Road
4.42 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
SR 65
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 05m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Bloomington and 57.9 miles from Armstrong.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Armstrong. Straight-line distance: 94.78 mi (152.54 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Armstrong

#2 Armstrong

Unincorporated community in Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population1,632
Coordinates38.1092100, -87.6472400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Armstrong (-87.64724, 38.10921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Armstrong, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 03:35:29, although it is 02:35:29 in Armstrong.

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.