How far is Kingsford Heights, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Kingsford Heights, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.4 mi
03h 38m
Flight
160.21 mi
257.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.21 mi
Kilometers
257.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.4 mi
Kilometers
288.71 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsford Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsford Heights
2026-04-22T16:21
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsford Heights
9:00 PM CDT
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
Michigantown
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Kingsford Heights
91.2 mi
01h 49m
To Bloomington
88.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
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 Kingsford Heights and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford Heights and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadowbrook Boulevard

    3069 ft · 2 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 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

    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 Kingsford Heights 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 22%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 11%
Meadowbrook Boulevard
18.1 mi · 10%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 6%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

56.5 mi · 01h 23m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
160.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigantown
01h 49m from Kingsford Heights
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsford Heights 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 Kingsford Heights to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Kingsford Heights and 88.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsford Heights and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsford Heights and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Michigantown

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

53 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsford Heights and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 160.21 mi (257.83 km).

Kingsford Heights

#1 Kingsford Heights

Town of the United States

Population1,379
Coordinates41.4806000, -86.6916900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadowbrook Boulevard (-86.691723, 41.480625)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsford Heights, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Kingsford Heights is 16:21:48, although it is 17:21:48 in Bloomington.

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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.