How far is Markle, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Markle, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
156.8 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.74 mi
210.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.74 mi
Kilometers
210.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.8 mi
Kilometers
252.35 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Markle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markle
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Markle
76.7 mi
01h 23m
To Bloomington
80.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Morse Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Morse Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Markle Road

    1625 ft · 37 sec · East Markle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markle and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Markle Road
85.7 mi · 55%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 25%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 14%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
West Morse Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

East Markle Road

Merge slight left

84.4 mi · 01h 31m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
01h 23m from Markle
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markle and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Markle and 80.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markle and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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 Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markle and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 130.74 mi (210.41 km).

Markle

#1 Markle

Town in Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana

Population1,090
Coordinates40.8246200, -85.3388400
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Morse Street (-85.338845, 40.824614)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 Markle and Bloomington. The current time is 07:00:15.

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.