How far is Centerville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Centerville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.83 mi
02h 03m
Flight
85.95 mi
138.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.95 mi
Kilometers
138.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.83 mi
Kilometers
165.49 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T22:44
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Loogootee
IN

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

From Centerville
51.4 mi
01h 01m
To Bloomington
51.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · West County Road 800 North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
46.9 mi · 46%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 20%
West County Road 800 North
2.25 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
North County Road 50 West
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loogootee
01h 01m from Centerville
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Loogootee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Centerville and 51.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Loogootee

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

97 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

111 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 85.95 mi (138.33 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North County Road 50 West (-87.064738, 37.994276)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Centerville, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Centerville is 22:44:59, although it is 23:44:59 in Bloomington.

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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.