How far is Dale, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Dale, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dale and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale and Bloomington.
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Start on South Washington Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Medcalf Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · West Medcalf Street
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Continue on County Road 300 East
1255 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South
1194 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Dunn Street
78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
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 Dale and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dale and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dale to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Loogootee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Dale and 43.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dale and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dale and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Loogootee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loogootee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.88 km).
#1 Dale
Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 38.1689400, -86.9900000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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