How far is Melody Hill, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.57 mi
01h 48m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.57 mi
Kilometers
177.95 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Jun 10, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Melody Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melody Hill
2026-06-10T13:57
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Jun 10, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melody Hill
9:30 PM CDT
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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Melody Hill
55.3 mi
00h 54m
To Bloomington
55.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Rode Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Rode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 29 sec · Memory Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 47 sec · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    58 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Kansas Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas Road

    107 m · 10 sec · Kansas Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 57

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 57

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    42.9 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melody Hill 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 57
104 mi · 94%
Oak Hill Road
2.59 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
Saint George Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 57

Take the ramp straight

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 54m from Melody Hill
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Melody Hill and Isolated 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 Melody Hill to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Melody Hill and 55.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melody Hill and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.1 km).

Melody Hill

#1 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Rode Road (-87.515849, 38.026168)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Melody Hill, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Melody Hill is 13:57:11, although it is 14:57:11 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.