How far is Evansville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
119.55 mi
01h 56m
Flight
99.3 mi
159.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.3 mi
Kilometers
159.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.55 mi
Kilometers
192.4 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T17:34
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Evansville
59.2 mi
00h 58m
To Bloomington
60.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
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 Evansville and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    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 Evansville 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
109 mi · 91%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 58m from Evansville
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville 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 Evansville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Evansville and 60.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 99.3 mi (159.8 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:34:28, although it is 18:34:28 in Bloomington.

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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.