How far is Bloomington, IN from Culver, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Culver, IN is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.87 mi
03h 41m
Flight
142 mi
228.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142 mi
Kilometers
228.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.87 mi
Kilometers
281.43 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Culver
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Culver
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia
IN

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
87.5 mi
01h 50m
To Culver
87.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    90.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Lake Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Shore Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
90.2 mi · 52%
North Walnut Street
64.7 mi · 37%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.83 mi
Keystone Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

90.2 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 50m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Culver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Bloomington and 87.4 miles from Culver.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Culver.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arcadia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
City Of Carmel Street Dept
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City Of Carmel Street Dept

Carmel , IN
3400 W 131st St, Carmel, IN 46074
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

47 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Culver. Straight-line distance: 142 mi (228.52 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Culver

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,484
Coordinates41.2189300, -86.4230600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Culver (-86.42306, 41.21893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.36 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.72 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Culver. The current time is 00:43:53.

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.