How far is Grabill, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Grabill, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.88 mi
03h 25m
Flight
163.55 mi
263.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.55 mi
Kilometers
263.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.88 mi
Kilometers
312.02 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Grabill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grabill
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grabill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Grabill
95.3 mi
01h 42m
To Bloomington
98.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Grabill and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    2372 ft · 50 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grabill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Grabill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Dupont Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    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 Grabill 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
154 mi · 80%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
Leo Road
4.38 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Grabill Road
2.01 mi · 1%
East Dupont Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
01h 42m from Grabill
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Grabill 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 Grabill to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Grabill and 98.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Middletown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Muncie City Court
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Muncie City Court

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.

RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

116 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grabill and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 163.55 mi (263.21 km).

Grabill

#1 Grabill

City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates41.2108800, -84.9669100
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.96683, 41.210863)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 Grabill and Bloomington. The current time is 22:12:20.

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.