How far is Bloomington, IN from Randolph, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Randolph, IN is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
148.34 mi
02h 53m
Flight
112.15 mi
180.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.15 mi
Kilometers
180.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.34 mi
Kilometers
238.73 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Riley
IN

Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
74.1 mi
01h 26m
To Randolph
74.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  14. 14

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    16.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Line Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 41%
North Walnut Street
57.5 mi · 39%
South Main Street
16.1 mi · 11%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 4%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 4%
I 70 East
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 26m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Bloomington and 74.2 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

53 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

105 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 112.15 mi (180.48 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 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Randolph. The current time is 00:42:54.

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.