How far is Frankton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Frankton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.9 mi
02h 03m
Flight
83.17 mi
133.85 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Frankton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.17 mi
Kilometers
133.85 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.39 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Frankton
Sun, May 31, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankton
2026-05-31T11:17
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankton
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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Frankton
48.7 mi
01h 01m
To Bloomington
52.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sigler Street

    833 ft · 22 sec · East Sigler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plum Street

    1063 ft · 21 sec · West Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    642 ft · 15 sec · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 800 North

    4 mi · 7 min · 800 North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 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

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankton and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 39%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 22%
800 North
21 mi · 21%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
College Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 01m from Frankton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frankton 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 Frankton to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Frankton and 52.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 83.17 mi (133.85 km).

Frankton

#1 Frankton

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates40.2228200, -85.7788700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sigler Street (-85.778872, 40.22295)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankton and Bloomington. The current time is 11:17:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.