How far is Eaton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Eaton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.05 mi
02h 26m
Flight
102.42 mi
164.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.42 mi
Kilometers
164.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.05 mi
Kilometers
209.29 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Eaton
Sat, May 2, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton
2026-05-01T23:04
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eaton
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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Eaton
63.3 mi
01h 13m
To Bloomington
66.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    731 ft · 36 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Indiana Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Eaton-Albany Pike

    1069 ft · 36 sec · East Eaton-Albany Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North County Road 100 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North County Road 100 East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  6. 6

    Continue on East County Road 600 North

    627 ft · 16 sec · East County Road 600 North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eaton 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road 600 North
44.3 mi · 34%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 30%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 17%
East 600 North
9.97 mi · 8%
North County Road 100 East
4.56 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East County Road 600 North

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 46m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 13m from Eaton
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Eaton and 66.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 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 8.3 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
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 102.42 mi (164.83 km).

Eaton

#1 Eaton

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

Population1,726
Coordinates40.3403200, -85.3508000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-85.350718, 40.34032)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton and Bloomington. The current time is 23:04:58.

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.