How far is Bloomington, IN from Nappanee, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Nappanee, IN is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
195.69 mi
04h 04m
Flight
159.77 mi
257.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.77 mi
Kilometers
257.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.69 mi
Kilometers
314.94 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nappanee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Nappanee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
97.9 mi
02h 02m
To Nappanee
97.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
105 mi · 54%
North Walnut Street
64.7 mi · 33%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.6 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
West Market Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

105 mi · 02h 10m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
02h 02m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Bloomington and 97.8 miles from Nappanee.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Nappanee. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Nappanee

City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Population6,845
Coordinates41.4428300, -86.0013900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Nappanee (-86.00139, 41.44283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.14 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.28 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.65 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.30 $36.65 $73.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Nappanee. The current time is 00:07:18.

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.