How far is Columbia City, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Columbia City, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia City and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Bloomington.
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Start on North Main Street
2612 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia City and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia City 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 Columbia City to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Columbia City and 95.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia City and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 148.14 mi (238.41 km).
#1 Columbia City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,234 |
| Coordinates | 41.1572700, -85.4883100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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