How far is Bloomington, IN from Cloverdale, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Cloverdale, IN is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.07 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.06 mi
45.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.06 mi
Kilometers
45.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.07 mi
Kilometers
54.83 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-26T00:16
Arrive Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
17 mi
00h 27m
To Cloverdale
17 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

    49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  10. 10

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1786 ft · 47 sec · East Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 231

    15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 231

  13. 13

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 231
15.8 mi · 46%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 23%
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.69 mi · 17%
North Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 231

Continue on US Highway 231

15.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 27m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Cloverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Bloomington and 17 miles from Cloverdale.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Cloverdale. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Cloverdale (-86.7939, 39.51477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Cloverdale. The current time is 00:16:58.

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.