How far is Bloomington, IN from Kingsford Heights, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Kingsford Heights, IN is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
180.47 mi
04h 13m
Flight
160.21 mi
257.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.21 mi
Kilometers
257.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.47 mi
Kilometers
290.44 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsford Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T17:30
Arrive Kingsford Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
8:34 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
Michigantown
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
90.3 mi
02h 06m
To Kingsford Heights
90.2 mi
02h 06m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Kingsford Heights.

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street

    118 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 86th Street

    2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Zionsville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Michigan Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard

    3185 ft · 3 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grayton Road

    14 m · 9 sec · Grayton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard

    15 m · 2 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logansport Bypass Road
56.5 mi · 31%
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 27%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 24%
I 465 West
18 mi · 10%
South Michigan Road
6.31 mi · 3%
Zionsville Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Logansport Bypass Road

Continue straight

52.8 mi · 01h 18m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
160.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigantown
02h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Kingsford Heights?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Bloomington and 90.2 miles from Kingsford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Michigantown

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

53 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kingsford Heights. Straight-line distance: 160.21 mi (257.83 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Kingsford Heights

#2 Kingsford Heights

Town of the United States

Population1,379
Coordinates41.4806000, -86.6916900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Kingsford Heights (-86.69169, 41.4806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Kingsford Heights, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 17:30:08, although it is 16:30:08 in Kingsford Heights.

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.