How far is Kouts, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Kouts, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.21 mi
03h 17m
Flight
150.96 mi
242.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.96 mi
Kilometers
242.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.21 mi
Kilometers
281.98 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kouts
2026-04-18T09:55
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kouts
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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Kouts
90.9 mi
01h 38m
To Bloomington
84.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    20.3 mi · 29 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 550

  4. 4

    Continue on North McKinley Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North McKinley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 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 Kouts 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington Street
90.5 mi · 52%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 22%
South Main Street
20.3 mi · 12%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 8%
North McKinley Avenue
4.34 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Washington Street

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 38m from Kouts
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kouts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kouts to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Kouts and 84.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kouts and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 150.96 mi (242.95 km).

Kouts

#1 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.02583, 41.31671)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $23.30
Round trip
$46.61
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.30 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $4.65 $28.76 $57.52
Diesel $5.30 $32.78 $65.56

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kouts, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Kouts is 09:55:21, although it is 10:55:21 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.