How far is Bloomington, IN from Santa Claus, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Santa Claus, IN is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Santa Claus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Santa Claus.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Dunn Street
123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
2002 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on Mill Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
16.4 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street
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Take the exit slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East
1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East
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Continue on West Medcalf Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto County Road 1600 North
1665 ft · 33 sec · County Road 1600 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1600 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Santa Claus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Santa Claus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Santa Claus?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 miles from Bloomington and 46.9 miles from Santa Claus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Santa Claus, 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 Santa Claus.
Stop Ideas Near Loogootee
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Santa Claus. Straight-line distance: 75.19 mi (121.01 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 Santa Claus
Town
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.1200500, -86.9141600 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Claus (-86.91416, 38.12005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
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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