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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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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.
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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
18.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 925 East
1119 ft · 32 sec · County Road 925 East
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Continue on County Road 200 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 200 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West
80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West
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Turn right onto County Road 700 South
8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road 700 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 Southwest
2162 ft · 35 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest
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Turn right onto South County Road 200 West
1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 800 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · West County Road 800 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 60 East
659 ft · 14 sec · South County Road 60 East
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Turn left onto East County Road 820 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast
99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast
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Turn right onto East County Road 820 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South
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Continue on West County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Turn right onto West Millhousen Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
535 ft · 26 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
133 m · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Spades Road
1201 ft · 53 sec · North Spades Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.29 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 Clinton
Town in Indiana
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 39.2106100, -85.1319000 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-85.1319, 39.21061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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