How far is Fowler, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Fowler, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
127.03 mi
02h 34m
Flight
108.76 mi
175.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.76 mi
Kilometers
175.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.03 mi
Kilometers
204.44 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fowler
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fowler
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fowler
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Fowler
71.1 mi
01h 17m
To Bloomington
55.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    113 m · 22 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Adams Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · South Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1866 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 3 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

    2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fowler 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Adams Avenue
65.6 mi · 52%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 31%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 11%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
0.51 mi
North Indiana Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

South Adams Avenue

Merge slight left

58.3 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
01h 17m from Fowler
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fowler and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Fowler and 55.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fowler and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 108.76 mi (175.04 km).

Fowler

#1 Fowler

County seat in Indiana

Population2,305
Coordinates40.6167000, -87.3208500
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-87.32085, 40.616727)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.97 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.94 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fowler and Bloomington. The current time is 01:17:24.

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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.