How far is Bloomington, IN from Wheatfield, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Wheatfield, IN is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
179.57 mi
03h 28m
Flight
142.86 mi
229.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.86 mi
Kilometers
229.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.57 mi
Kilometers
288.99 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatfield
Sun, Jun 7, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Jun 7, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-06-07T04:36
Arrive Wheatfield
Sun, Jun 7, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
89.8 mi
01h 44m
To Wheatfield
89.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  17. 17

    Continue on West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2105 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 49%
North Walnut Street
43 mi · 24%
I 65 North
19 mi · 11%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 8%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 3%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 44m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Bloomington and 89.8 miles from Wheatfield.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and Wheatfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Wheatfield. Straight-line distance: 142.86 mi (229.91 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Wheatfield

#2 Wheatfield

Township in Jasper County, Indiana

Population880
Coordinates41.1930900, -87.0555800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Wheatfield (-87.05558, 41.19309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
23.99 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 47.98 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 · Jun 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and Wheatfield, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 04:36:08, although it is 03:36:08 in Wheatfield.

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.