How far is Eugene, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Eugene, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.91 mi
02h 01m
Flight
74.86 mi
120.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Eugene
Sat, May 2, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-05-02T11:55
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
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
Seelyville
IN

City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

From Eugene
49.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bloomington
47.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on North Elm Tree Road

    2812 ft · 1 min · North Elm Tree Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Ferry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 480 North

    855 ft · 19 sec · County Road 480 North

  5. 5

    Turn right

    33.6 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  14. 14

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 16%
State Road 46
13.5 mi · 14%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 5%
County Road 480 North
4.56 mi · 5%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 1%
West Morgan Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seelyville
01h 00m from Eugene
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eugene 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 Eugene to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Seelyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Eugene and 47.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Seelyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seelyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

69 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

77 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

95 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 74.86 mi (120.48 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

Population1,916
Coordinates39.9664300, -87.4727900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.47264, 39.966421)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Bloomington. The current time is 11:55:42.

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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.