How far is Bloomington, IN from New Pekin, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
65.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
53.23 mi
85.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Mitchell
IN

City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
32.9 mi
00h 48m
To New Pekin
32.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and New Pekin.

  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

    3120 ft · 1 min · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Walnut Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Old State Road 37

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37

  8. 8

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Old State Road 60

    2936 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass

    48 m · 3 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 60
28.4 mi · 43%
South Old State Road 37
2.75 mi · 4%
South Walnut Street
2.45 mi · 4%
South Jackson Street
1.36 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
1.23 mi · 2%
South College Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchell
00h 48m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to New Pekin?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Bloomington and 32.9 miles from New Pekin.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Stop Ideas Near Mitchell

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

118 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 53.23 mi (85.66 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
New Pekin

#2 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and New Pekin. The current time is 14:25:09.

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.