How far is Bloomington, IN from Fort Branch, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Fort Branch, IN is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
101.31 mi
01h 58m
Flight
84.99 mi
136.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.99 mi
Kilometers
136.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.31 mi
Kilometers
163.04 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, May 1, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-01T10:12
Arrive Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Plainville
IN

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

From Bloomington
50.6 mi
00h 59m
To Fort Branch
50.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Fort Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    87.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 168: Fort Branch, Mackey

    1450 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 168

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 168

  13. 13

    Continue on East Park Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · East Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North West Street

    635 ft · 28 sec · North West Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North West Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
87.1 mi · 86%
State Road 168
7.49 mi · 7%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
East Park Street
0.45 mi
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

87.1 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 59m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Fort Branch?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Bloomington and 50.6 miles from Fort Branch.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Fort Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Fort Branch. Straight-line distance: 84.99 mi (136.78 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Fort Branch

#2 Fort Branch

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,775
Coordinates38.2511600, -87.5811300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Fort Branch (-87.58113, 38.25116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Fort Branch, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 10:12:42, although it is 09:12:42 in Fort Branch.

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.