How far is Bloomington, IN from Clinton, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Clinton, IN is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
83.61 mi
02h 07m
Flight
74.74 mi
120.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.74 mi
Kilometers
120.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.61 mi
Kilometers
134.55 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Bloomington
41.8 mi
01h 03m
To Clinton
41.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 925 East

    1119 ft · 32 sec · County Road 925 East

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 200 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 200 North

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West

    80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 700 South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road 700 South

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 Southwest

    2162 ft · 35 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South County Road 200 West

    1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West County Road 800 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West County Road 800 South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South County Road 60 East

    659 ft · 14 sec · South County Road 60 East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East County Road 820 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast

    99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East County Road 820 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South

  28. 28

    Continue on West County Line Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Millhousen Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Wilson Street

    535 ft · 26 sec · Wilson Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    133 m · 16 sec · Madison Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 53 sec · North Spades Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spades Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
36.3 mi · 43%
Main Street
11.2 mi · 13%
County Road 700 South
8.92 mi · 11%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 5%
West Millhousen Road
3.63 mi · 4%
25th Street
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 3rd Street

Continue straight

18.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 03m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Bloomington and 41.9 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.29 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Clinton (-85.1319, 39.21061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Clinton. The current time is 02:41:31.

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.