How far is Bloomington, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
191.04 mi
03h 43m
Flight
159.28 mi
256.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.28 mi
Kilometers
256.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.04 mi
Kilometers
307.45 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 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
9:32 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
95.6 mi
01h 51m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
95.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  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

    106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
107 mi · 56%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 23%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 8%
East 109th Avenue
5.02 mi · 3%
109th Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 51m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 95.6 miles from Bloomington and 95.5 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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 4.6 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,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 Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 159.28 mi (256.33 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 01:58:53, although it is 00:58:53 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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.