How far is Bloomington, IN from Eel River, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Eel River, IN is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Eel River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Eel River.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
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Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on East Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46
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Turn left onto State Route 59
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 59
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Turn right onto West County Road 450 South
1.2 km · 3 min · West County Road 450 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 75 West
693 ft · 30 sec · South County Road 75 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West County Road 450 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Eel River.
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.
West State Road 46
Turn right onto West State Road 46
20.4 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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Eel River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Eel River?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 21.7 miles from Bloomington and 21.8 miles from Eel River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Eel River.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Eel River. Straight-line distance: 33.77 mi (54.35 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 Eel River
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana
| Population | 3,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.3233700, -87.1236200 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eel River (-87.12362, 39.32337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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