How far is Bloomington, IN from Sugar Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
63.37 mi
01h 15m
Flight
46.37 mi
74.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.37 mi
Kilometers
101.99 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
31.7 mi
00h 37m
To Sugar Creek
31.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Sugar Creek.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    993 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward London Road

    1552 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto London Road

    1542 ft · 48 sec · London Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Myrtle Lane

    96 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
52.6 mi · 83%
I 74 East
9.53 mi · 15%
London Road
0.59 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
South Indiana Avenue
0.21 mi
Myrtle Lane
0.06 mi
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 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 37m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Bloomington and 31.7 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.63 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 Sugar Creek

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Population320
Coordinates39.6406000, -85.9130400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Sugar Creek (-85.91304, 39.6406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Sugar Creek. The current time is 05:45:22.

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.