How far is Clinton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Clinton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
90.92 mi
02h 01m
Flight
74.74 mi
120.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.74 mi
Kilometers
120.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.92 mi
Kilometers
146.32 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Clinton
41.7 mi
01h 00m
To Bloomington
49.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · North Spades Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    535 ft · 23 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Millhousen Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West County Line Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East County Road 820 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast

    99 m · 11 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East County Road 830 South

    94 m · 9 sec · East County Road 830 South

  11. 11

    Continue on East County Road 820 South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East County Road 820 South

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East

    659 ft · 15 sec · South County Road 60 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East County Road 800 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South County Road 200 West

    1.2 km · 1 min · South County Road 200 West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest

    2162 ft · 40 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West County Road 700 South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · West County Road 700 South

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West

    80 m · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 200 North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    1119 ft · 38 sec · County Road 925 East

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue on 25th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 650 East

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 50 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North National Road

    1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 20%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 19%
West County Road 700 South
8.92 mi · 10%
County Road 50 North
4.39 mi · 5%
West Millhousen Road
3.63 mi · 4%
North Spades Road
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Van Buren Street

Turn left onto Van Buren Street

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 00m from Clinton
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Clinton and 49.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.29 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spades Road (-85.132083, 39.210611)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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

There is no time difference between Clinton and Bloomington. The current time is 01:05:48.

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.