How far is Bloomington, IN from Grabill, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Grabill, IN is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.9 mi
03h 38m
Flight
163.55 mi
263.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bloomington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.55 mi
Kilometers
263.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.9 mi
Kilometers
305.61 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grabill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Grabill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
94.9 mi
01h 49m
To Grabill
94.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grabill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Grabill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    2372 ft · 53 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
116 mi · 61%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 34%
Leo Road
4.39 mi · 2%
Grabill Road
2.01 mi · 1%
East Dupont Road
1.37 mi · 1%
State Street
0.45 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
01h 49m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grabill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Bloomington and 94.9 miles from Grabill.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grabill.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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 Middletown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.4 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 14.2 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
Muncie City Court
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Muncie City Court

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

116 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Grabill. Straight-line distance: 163.55 mi (263.21 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Grabill

City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates41.2108800, -84.9669100
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Grabill (-84.96691, 41.21088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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 Grabill. The current time is 22:25:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.