How far is Bloomington, IN from Converse, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Converse, IN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 46m.
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 Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Converse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Converse.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 km · 58 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
1140 ft · 31 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on North 800 E Road
5 mi · 12 min · North 800 E Road
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Continue on South 700 East
1.2 km · 3 min · South 700 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 700 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Converse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 54m
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 then Mostly Sunny near Converse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Converse?
The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Bloomington and 66.1 miles from Converse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 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 then Mostly Sunny near Converse.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Converse. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 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 Converse
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 40.3894900, -85.2391400 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Converse (-85.23914, 40.38949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
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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