How far is Bloomington, IN from Stockton, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Stockton, IN is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.26 mi
01h 05m
Flight
27.03 mi
43.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.03 mi
Kilometers
43.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.26 mi
Kilometers
50.31 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T22:01
Arrive Stockton
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
15.6 mi
00h 32m
To Stockton
15.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    110 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Kirkwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Kirkwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Adams Street

    1137 ft · 34 sec · South Adams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on SR 48

    4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48

  7. 7

    Continue on SR 43

    3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road

    824 ft · 16 sec · Porter Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Porter Ridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vilas Road

    129 m · 15 sec · Vilas Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Hope Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 231

    559 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Freedom Arney Road

    2704 ft · 1 min · Freedom Arney Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freedom Arney Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Freedom Arney Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Steubenville Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Steubenville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stockton Road

    3.5 mi · 14 min · Stockton Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dalton Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Dalton Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dalton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 17%
SR 48
4.94 mi · 16%
Freedom Arney Road
3.96 mi · 13%
SR 43
3.89 mi · 12%
Stockton Road
3.53 mi · 11%
Steubenville Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Porter Ridge Road

Keep slight right to continue on Porter Ridge Road

5.24 mi · 00h 09m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 32m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Bloomington and 15.7 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 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 Stockton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population8,190
Coordinates39.2389300, -87.0222300
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Stockton (-87.02223, 39.23893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Stockton. The current time is 22:01:50.

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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.