How far is Bloomington, IN from Oxford, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Oxford, IN is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.68 mi
02h 42m
Flight
101.1 mi
162.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.1 mi
Kilometers
162.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.68 mi
Kilometers
215.14 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, May 31, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-31T01:55
Arrive Oxford
Sun, May 31, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Bloomington
66.9 mi
01h 21m
To Oxford
66.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    791 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sagamore Parkway North

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Benton Street

    1444 ft · 31 sec · Benton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East McConnell Street

    691 ft · 14 sec · East McConnell Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McConnell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 32%
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 25%
Sagamore Parkway North
19.4 mi · 15%
I 65 North
19 mi · 14%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 11%
East 600 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
01h 21m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Bloomington and 66.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 101.1 mi (162.71 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana

Population1,145
Coordinates40.5197600, -87.2477900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Oxford (-87.24779, 40.51976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Oxford. The current time is 01:55:23.

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.