How far is Bloomington, IN from Prairie Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Prairie Creek, IN is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Prairie Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Prairie Creek.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
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Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on East Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 46
33 mi · 47 min · West State Road 46
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 46
25 m · 4 sec · State Road 46
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 46
682 ft · 9 sec · State Road 46
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 158th Drive
54 m · 8 sec · West 158th Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 158th Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Prairie Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West State Road 46
Turn right onto West State Road 46
33 mi · 00h 47m
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 Prairie Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Prairie Creek?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Bloomington and 34.3 miles from Prairie Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Center Point
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 Center Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.52 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 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 39.2750400, -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Creek (-87.49724, 39.27504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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