How far is Bloomington, IN from Pigeon, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Pigeon, IN is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
94.63 mi
02h 02m
Flight
79.17 mi
127.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.63 mi
Kilometers
152.29 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Loogootee
IN

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
47.3 mi
01h 01m
To Pigeon
47.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    17.5 mi · 21 min · West 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  21. 21

    Continue on North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1475 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
27 mi · 28%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 22%
West 6th Street
17.5 mi · 19%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 5%
East County Road 1500 North
1.01 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

27 mi · 00h 29m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loogootee
01h 01m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Pigeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Loogootee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Bloomington and 47.3 miles from Pigeon.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Pigeon.

Stop Ideas Near Loogootee

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

97 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

111 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Pigeon, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 23:10:08, although it is 22:10:08 in Pigeon.

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.