How far is New Castle, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Bloomington.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3155 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North
1463 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Castle and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from New Castle and 52.5 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Castle and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.52 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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