How far is Bloomington, IN from Garrett, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Garrett, IN is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
196.12 mi
03h 43m
Flight
167.78 mi
270.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.78 mi
Kilometers
270.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.12 mi
Kilometers
315.62 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Daleville
IN

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

From Bloomington
98.1 mi
01h 51m
To Garrett
98.1 mi
01h 51m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 11A, Garrett, Auburn

    1852 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11A

    2887 ft · 58 sec · County Road 11A

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 56

    2.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 56

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Randolph Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
126 mi · 64%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 33%
County Road 56
2.08 mi · 1%
County Road 11A
0.9 mi
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daleville
01h 51m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Garrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Bloomington and 98.1 miles from Garrett.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Daleville

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 Daleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

115 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Garrett. Straight-line distance: 167.78 mi (270.02 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Garrett

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,429
Coordinates41.3494900, -85.1355300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Garrett (-85.13553, 41.34949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 Garrett. The current time is 03:25:54.

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.