How far is Koontz Lake, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Koontz Lake, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
191.71 mi
03h 34m
Flight
155.67 mi
250.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.67 mi
Kilometers
250.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.71 mi
Kilometers
308.52 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Koontz Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Koontz Lake
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Koontz Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Koontz Lake
95.1 mi
01h 47m
To Bloomington
96.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Koontz Lake and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tecumseh Road

    1577 ft · 1 min · North Tecumseh Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Tippecanoe Drive

    899 ft · 44 sec · East Tippecanoe Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1000 East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    1215 ft · 30 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South

    2480 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Koontz Lake 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
90 mi · 47%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 20%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 10%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North 1000 East
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
01h 47m from Koontz Lake
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Koontz Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Koontz Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Koontz Lake and 96.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Koontz Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Koontz Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 155.67 mi (250.52 km).

Koontz Lake

#1 Koontz Lake

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,557
Coordinates41.4181000, -86.4858500
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tecumseh Road (-86.485875, 41.4181)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.61 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.22 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.53 $51.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.79 $57.59
Premium $4.65 $31.51 $63.02
Diesel $5.30 $35.91 $71.82

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Koontz Lake, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Koontz Lake is 06:34:04, although it is 07:34:04 in Bloomington.

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.