How far is Cloverdale, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
34.41 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.06 mi
45.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.06 mi
Kilometers
45.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.38 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-05-25T23:26
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Cloverdale
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Bloomington
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 10 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 231

    7.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Continue on Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 53 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Morgan Street

    1786 ft · 43 sec · East Morgan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  9. 9

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 231
15.8 mi · 46%
State Road 46
13.5 mi · 39%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 4%
North College Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
North Dunn Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 231

Continue on US Highway 231

8.28 mi · 00h 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 23m from Cloverdale
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cloverdale and 17.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cloverdale and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).

Cloverdale

#1 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Robert Weist Avenue (-86.7939, 39.514809)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and Bloomington. The current time is 23:26:31.

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.