How far is Bloomington, IN from Westchester, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Westchester, IN is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Westchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Westchester.
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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 left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lower Huntington Road, Airport Expressway, Fort Wayne International Airport
1878 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Lower Huntington Road
1447 ft · 24 sec · Lower Huntington Road
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Continue on Airport Expressway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Airport Expressway
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Continue on West Paulding Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Paulding Road
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Turn right onto South Hanna Street
660 ft · 31 sec · South Hanna Street
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Turn right onto Burns Boulevard
60 m · 14 sec · Burns Boulevard
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Turn left onto Downingtown Drive
596 ft · 28 sec · Downingtown Drive
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Turn right onto Chatham Drive
738 ft · 32 sec · Chatham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chatham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Westchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Westchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Westchester?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Bloomington and 86.7 miles from Westchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Westchester.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Westchester. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.69 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 Westchester
Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana
| Population | 21,245 |
| Coordinates | 41.0267100, -85.1285800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westchester (-85.12858, 41.02671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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