How far is Bloomington, IN from Clarksville, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Clarksville, IN is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Dunn Street
659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Boulevard
1007 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
1322 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
991 ft · 35 sec · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Bloomington and 50.5 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seymour.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.25 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 21,447 |
| Coordinates | 38.2967400, -85.7599600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-85.75996, 38.29674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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