How far is Bloomington, IN from Oakland City, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Oakland City, IN is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
90.8 mi
01h 42m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.8 mi
Kilometers
146.13 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-29T19:52
Arrive Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:43 AM to 10:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
45.4 mi
00h 51m
To Oakland City
45.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Oakland City.

  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

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

    2224 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Oakland City.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
81.1 mi · 89%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 5%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
SR 64
0.42 mi
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi
South Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

81.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
00h 51m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Oakland City?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Bloomington and 45.4 miles from Oakland City.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Oakland City. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.14 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Oakland City

#2 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Oakland City (-87.34501, 38.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Oakland City, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 19:52:19, although it is 18:52:19 in Oakland City.

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.