How far is Bloomington, IN from South Whitley, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to South Whitley, IN is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
159.7 mi
03h 20m
Flight
140.85 mi
226.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.7 mi
Kilometers
257.01 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:18 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
Noblesville
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Bloomington
79.9 mi
01h 40m
To South Whitley
79.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and South Whitley.

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marion Road

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  20. 20

    Turn right

    591 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 40%
IN-37
46.6 mi · 29%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 12%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 9%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 3%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noblesville
01h 40m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny near South Whitley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to South Whitley?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Noblesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Bloomington and 79.8 miles from South Whitley.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near South Whitley.

Stop Ideas Near Noblesville

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 Noblesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noblesville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and South Whitley. Straight-line distance: 140.85 mi (226.68 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
South Whitley

#2 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: South Whitley (-85.62804, 41.08477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and South Whitley. The current time is 03:31:04.

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.