How far is Bloomington, IN from Prairieton, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Prairieton, IN is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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 Prairieton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Prairieton.
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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
20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1446 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
900 ft · 22 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Margaret Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Margaret Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prairieton Road
843 ft · 17 sec · Prairieton Road
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Continue on South State Road 63
3.3 mi · 6 min · South State Road 63
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
1892 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Murphy Street
17 m · 3 sec · South Murphy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Murphy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Prairieton.
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
20.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Partly Sunny near Prairieton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Prairieton?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 32.6 miles from Bloomington and 32.7 miles from Prairieton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Prairieton.
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 Prairieton. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.73 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 Prairieton
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 39.3700400, -87.4744700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairieton (-87.47447, 39.37004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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