How far is Bloomington, IN from Kouts, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Kouts, IN is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.96 mi
03h 41m
Flight
150.96 mi
242.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.96 mi
Kilometers
242.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.96 mi
Kilometers
304.1 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
94.5 mi
01h 50m
To Kouts
94.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  17. 17

    Continue on West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  21. 21

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2659 ft · 58 sec · Robbins Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 46%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 23%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 8%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 3%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 50m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kouts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Bloomington and 94.4 miles from Kouts.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kouts.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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 Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kouts. Straight-line distance: 150.96 mi (242.95 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Kouts (-87.02586, 41.31671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Kouts, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 12:24:21, although it is 11:24:21 in Kouts.

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.