How far is Bloomington, IN from Parker City, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Parker City, IN is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Parker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Parker City.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
2015 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Commerce Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road
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Continue on West County Road 550 S
2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S
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Continue on West 550 S
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S
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Continue on South Bell Creek Road
3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road
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Continue on West 500 S
10.3 mi · 14 min · West 500 S
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Winchester, Muncie
1571 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 200 North
1049 ft · 21 sec · County Road 200 North
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Continue on West Jackson Street
2459 ft · 51 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1570 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Parker City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Parker City?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Bloomington and 61 miles from Parker City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Parker City. Straight-line distance: 99.73 mi (160.5 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parker City
City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,319 |
| Coordinates | 40.1889300, -85.2041300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker City (-85.20413, 40.18893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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