How far is Buck Creek, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Buck Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
113.11 mi
02h 05m
Flight
92.22 mi
148.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.11 mi
Kilometers
182.04 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 17, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Buck Creek
Sun, May 17, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buck Creek
2026-05-17T08:18
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 17, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buck Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Buck Creek
58.2 mi
01h 02m
To Bloomington
55 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buck Creek and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 450 North

    1540 ft · 42 sec · East 450 North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 45 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
51.6 mi · 46%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 35%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 13%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
4.53 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
01h 02m from Buck Creek
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buck Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buck Creek to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Buck Creek and 55 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buck Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buck Creek and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.42 km).

Buck Creek

#1 Buck Creek

Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Population9,362
Coordinates40.4878100, -86.7614000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-86.761426, 40.487845)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.11 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.22 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buck Creek and Bloomington. The current time is 08:18:15.

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.