How far is Chandler, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Chandler, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
7 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South State Street
134 m · 28 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Lynch Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2316 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South
1194 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Dunn Street
78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lynch Road
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Chandler and 58.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chandler and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 89.96 mi (144.77 km).
#1 Chandler
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,288 |
| Coordinates | 38.0417100, -87.3680600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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