How far is Bloomington, IN from Scipio, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Scipio, IN is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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.
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Scipio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Scipio.
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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
659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1944 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison
1366 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Haven Road
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Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road
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Continue on California Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Scipio.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
25th Street
Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scipio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Scipio?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Bloomington and 57.6 miles from Scipio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scipio.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Scipio. Straight-line distance: 92.68 mi (149.16 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 Scipio
Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920000, -84.8182900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scipio (-84.81829, 39.392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
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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