How far is Clarksville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.67 mi
01h 48m
Flight
72.86 mi
117.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.86 mi
Kilometers
117.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.67 mi
Kilometers
150.74 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-02T10:00
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Clarksville
50.4 mi
00h 54m
To Bloomington
43.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1236 ft · 46 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Boulevard
65.9 mi · 70%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 19%
Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi · 17%
SR 46
0.33 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.09 mi
East Brooks Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Eastern Boulevard

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 54m from Clarksville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Clarksville and 43.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.25 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Avenue (-85.759947, 38.296725)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Bloomington. The current time is 10:00:43.

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.