How far is Knox, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.51 mi
01h 46m
Flight
69.43 mi
111.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.05 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Knox
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-05-05T08:21
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Knox
43.1 mi
00h 53m
To Bloomington
46.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grant City Road

    2047 ft · 2 min · South Grant City Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McCullum

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McCullum

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 44%
McCullum
26.5 mi · 30%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 16%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 4%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
College Avenue
0.46 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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
00h 53m from Knox
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knox and 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 Knox to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 43.1 miles from Knox and 46.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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 Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

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 Knox and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.74 km).

Knox

#1 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,552
Coordinates39.8231000, -85.5419200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grant City Road (-85.541923, 39.8231)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Knox and Bloomington. The current time is 08:21:21.

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.