How far is Coal Creek, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Coal Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
99.72 mi
02h 07m
Flight
75.43 mi
121.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.43 mi
Kilometers
121.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.72 mi
Kilometers
160.48 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Creek
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
Brownsburg
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Coal Creek
62.9 mi
01h 03m
To Bloomington
36.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Stringtown Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · South Stringtown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 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 Coal Creek 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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
75.3 mi · 76%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 39%
South Stringtown Road
5.52 mi · 6%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
College Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsburg
01h 03m from Coal Creek
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coal Creek 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 Coal Creek to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Brownsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Coal Creek and 36.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coal Creek and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsburg

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 Brownsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.8 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
City Of Carmel Street Dept
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City Of Carmel Street Dept

Carmel , IN
3400 W 131st St, Carmel, IN 46074
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Government office
City Centre
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Brownsburg.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

22 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

50 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

77 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 75.43 mi (121.4 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana

Population1,555
Coordinates40.0364300, -87.3805700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-87.380583, 40.03643)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Bloomington. The current time is 16:50:57.

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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.