How far is Ferdinand, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Ferdinand, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
84.67 mi
01h 40m
Flight
67.52 mi
108.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.52 mi
Kilometers
108.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.67 mi
Kilometers
136.26 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Ferdinand
Sun, May 3, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferdinand
2026-05-03T09:24
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferdinand
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odon
IN

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

From Ferdinand
42 mi
00h 50m
To Bloomington
42.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    595 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    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 Ferdinand 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
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
46.9 mi · 55%
Newton Street
20.6 mi · 24%
Main Street
10.3 mi · 12%
East 3rd Avenue
2.55 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odon
00h 50m from Ferdinand
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Ferdinand and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Odon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Ferdinand and 42.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Ferdinand and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Odon

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferdinand and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 67.52 mi (108.66 km).

Ferdinand

#1 Ferdinand

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,253
Coordinates38.2239400, -86.8622200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Main St (-86.862124, 38.223924)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferdinand and Bloomington. The current time is 09:24:55.

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.