How far is Bloomington, IN from Tipton, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Tipton, IN is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Tipton.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37
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Turn left onto East Conner Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
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Turn right onto Cicero Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road
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Continue on South Peru Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Peru Street
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
2463 ft · 38 sec · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South 150 West
2.6 mi · 4 min · South 150 West
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Tipton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Tipton?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Bloomington and 47.4 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 81.37 mi (130.95 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 Tipton
County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,990 |
| Coordinates | 40.2822600, -86.0411000 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-86.0411, 40.28226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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