How far is Bloomington, IN from Churubusco, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Churubusco, IN is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
185.81 mi
03h 31m
Flight
156.26 mi
251.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.81 mi
Kilometers
299.04 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Churubusco
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T04:59
Arrive Churubusco
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Chesterfield
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
92.9 mi
01h 45m
To Churubusco
92.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Whitley Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Whitley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Whitley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
110 mi · 59%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 35%
US 30 West
11.2 mi · 6%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.21 mi
West Whitley Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
01h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Churubusco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Bloomington and 92.9 miles from Churubusco.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Churubusco. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.48 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Churubusco

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,999
Coordinates41.2306000, -85.3194200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Churubusco (-85.31942, 41.2306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Churubusco. The current time is 04:59:25.

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.