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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.4 mi
03h 20m
Flight
148.32 mi
238.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.4 mi
Kilometers
279.06 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westchester
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Westchester
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 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
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
86.7 mi
01h 40m
To Westchester
86.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

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.

  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 left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lower Huntington Road, Airport Expressway, Fort Wayne International Airport

    1878 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lower Huntington Road

    1447 ft · 24 sec · Lower Huntington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Airport Expressway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Airport Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Paulding Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Paulding Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Hanna Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · South Hanna Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Burns Boulevard

    60 m · 14 sec · Burns Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Downingtown Drive

    596 ft · 28 sec · Downingtown Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chatham Drive

    738 ft · 32 sec · Chatham Drive

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
99 mi · 57%
North Walnut Street
64.4 mi · 37%
Airport Expressway
7.49 mi · 4%
West Paulding Road
0.85 mi
Lower Huntington Road
0.63 mi
East 7th Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
01h 40m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Noblesville City Hall

Noblesville , IN
16 S 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Westchester. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.69 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 Westchester

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

Population21,245
Coordinates41.0267100, -85.1285800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Westchester (-85.12858, 41.02671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Westchester. The current time is 08:19:05.

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.