How far is Bloomington, IN from Monon, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Monon, IN is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Monon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Monon.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
1642 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Monon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Monon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Monon?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Bloomington and 69.7 miles from Monon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Monon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Monon. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.67 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monon
City in White County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.8678200, -86.8789000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monon (-86.8789, 40.86782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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