How far is Gas City, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Gas City, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
132.04 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.4 mi
166.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.04 mi
Kilometers
212.5 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Gas City
Sun, May 31, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gas City
2026-05-31T08:51
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gas City
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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Gas City
59.3 mi
01h 12m
To Bloomington
72.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Gas City and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gas City and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    70 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    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 Gas City 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Strawtown Pike
47.4 mi · 36%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 30%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 16%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
01h 12m from Gas City
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gas City 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 Gas City to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Gas City and 72.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gas City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.4 km).

Gas City

#1 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-85.613074, 40.487259)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 Gas City and Bloomington. The current time is 08:51:21.

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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.