How far is Bloomington, IN from Kentland, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Kentland, IN is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
154.32 mi
03h 03m
Flight
121.1 mi
194.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.1 mi
Kilometers
194.89 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.32 mi
Kilometers
248.36 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentland
Sat, May 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, May 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-23T01:26
Arrive Kentland
Sat, May 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 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
Ulen
IN

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

From Bloomington
77.2 mi
01h 31m
To Kentland
77.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington

    1521 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    599 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    823 ft · 36 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
59.5 mi · 39%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 28%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 9%
US 24
7.07 mi · 5%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
01h 31m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Bloomington and 77.2 miles from Kentland.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentland.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kentland. Straight-line distance: 121.1 mi (194.89 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Kentland

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates40.7703200, -87.4453000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Kentland (-87.4453, 40.77032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Kentland, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 01:26:42, although it is 00:26:42 in Kentland.

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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.