How far is DeMotte, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from DeMotte, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.44 mi
02h 59m
Flight
144.66 mi
232.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.66 mi
Kilometers
232.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.44 mi
Kilometers
272.68 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in DeMotte
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeMotte
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeMotte
9:30 PM CDT
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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From DeMotte
86.2 mi
01h 29m
To Bloomington
83.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 48 sec · South Halleck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    100 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 10
110 mi · 65%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 23%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 9%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 10

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 29m from DeMotte
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain leaving DeMotte and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from DeMotte and 83.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between DeMotte and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain around DeMotte and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeMotte and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 144.66 mi (232.8 km).

DeMotte

#1 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Halleck Street (-87.198662, 41.195028)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between DeMotte, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in DeMotte is 20:08:32, although it is 21:08:32 in Bloomington.

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.