How far is Bloomington, IN from Melody Hill, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Melody Hill, IN is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.54 mi
02h 08m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.54 mi
Kilometers
177.89 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melody Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Jun 11, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-06-11T00:34
Arrive Melody Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
55.3 mi
01h 04m
To Melody Hill
55.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Melody Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    95.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kansas Road

    584 ft · 17 sec · Kansas Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 46 sec · Saint George Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 30 sec · Memory Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rode Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Rode Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rode Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
95.7 mi · 87%
SR 57 South
5.81 mi · 5%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 4%
Oak Hill Road
2.56 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

95.7 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 04m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Melody Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Melody Hill?

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Bloomington and 55.2 miles from Melody Hill.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Melody Hill, 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 Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Melody Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Melody Hill. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.1 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Melody Hill

#2 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Melody Hill (-87.51585, 38.02615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.76 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.52 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Melody Hill, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 00:34:27, although it is 23:34:27 in Melody Hill.

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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.