How far is Bloomington, IN from White River, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to White River, IN is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.93 mi
02h 12m
Flight
84.88 mi
136.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.88 mi
Kilometers
136.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.93 mi
Kilometers
175.3 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White River
Wed, Apr 29, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-29T22:35
Arrive White River
Thu, Apr 30, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Montgomery
IN

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomington
54.4 mi
01h 06m
To White River
54.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and White River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    123 m · 17 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1900 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

    2081 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 965

    790 ft · 35 sec · County Road 965

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 250 North

    1677 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 970

    888 ft · 39 sec · County Road 970

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 970

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
81.1 mi · 74%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.87 mi · 1%
SR 64
0.39 mi
East 3rd Street
0.36 mi
County Road 250 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

81.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near White River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to White River?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Bloomington and 54.5 miles from White River.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near White River.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and White River. Straight-line distance: 84.88 mi (136.6 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
White River

#2 White River

River in Indiana, United States

Population2,483
Coordinates38.3942100, -87.7530800
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: White River (-87.75308, 38.39421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomington, IN and White River, IN. The current time in Bloomington is 22:35:29, although it is 21:35:29 in White River.

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.