How far is Cleveland, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
86.46 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.84 mi
102.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.14 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-24T23:41
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Cleveland
39 mi
00h 52m
To Bloomington
47.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    154 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    20.8 mi · 33 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South, US 40 West

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 45%
East Main Street
20.8 mi · 24%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 14%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 4%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
College Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
00h 52m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Patchy Fog near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Cleveland and 47.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Patchy Fog near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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 Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 10 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cleveland

City in Indiana, USA

Population3,376
Coordinates39.7903200, -85.6447000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: US 40 East (-85.644701, 39.790332)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Bloomington. The current time is 23:41:30.

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.