How far is Bloomington, IN from Griffith, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Griffith, IN is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Griffith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Griffith.
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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
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
138 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
33 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue D
1335 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue D
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Miller Street
1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Griffith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Griffith?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Bloomington and 98.9 miles from Griffith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Griffith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Stop Ideas Near Mulberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mulberry.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 169.96 mi (273.53 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 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.48 | $64.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
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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