How far is Culver, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Culver, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.67 mi
03h 14m
Flight
142 mi
228.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142 mi
Kilometers
228.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.67 mi
Kilometers
276.28 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Culver
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Culver
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Culver
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia
IN

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Culver
87.9 mi
01h 37m
To Bloomington
83.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lake Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Lake Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North College Avenue

    2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 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 69 South
39.1 mi · 23%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 11%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
East Lake Shore Drive
0.83 mi
I 465
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

82.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 37m from Culver
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Culver and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Culver and 83.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Culver and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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 Arcadia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

47 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Culver and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 142 mi (228.52 km).

Culver

#1 Culver

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,484
Coordinates41.2189300, -86.4230600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lake Shore Drive (-86.423061, 41.218878)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Culver and Bloomington. The current time is 23:05:34.

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.