How far is Bloomington, IN from Oak Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
149.15 mi
03h 05m
Flight
122.35 mi
196.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.15 mi
Kilometers
240.04 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:06 AM to 10:06 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
10:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
IN

County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
74.6 mi
01h 32m
To Oak Grove
74.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Oak Grove.

  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

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
104 mi · 70%
East Lloyd Expressway
26.6 mi · 18%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 3%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 32m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Bloomington and 74.6 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Oak Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

63 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.91 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Oak Grove, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 07:54:24, although it is 06:54:24 in Oak Grove.

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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.