How far is Bloomington, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Schererville, IN is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.79 mi
03h 45m
Flight
167.16 mi
269.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.16 mi
Kilometers
269.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.79 mi
Kilometers
315.09 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Schererville
Tue, May 26, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomington
97.9 mi
01h 52m
To Schererville
97.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
111 mi · 57%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 22%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 7%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 52m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Bloomington and 97.9 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 167.16 mi (269.02 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Schererville

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.65 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.30 $36.65 $73.30

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Schererville, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 23:23:46, although it is 22:23:46 in Schererville.

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.