How far is North Judson, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from North Judson, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
166.1 mi
03h 06m
Flight
142.23 mi
228.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.31 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Jun 10, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in North Judson
Wed, Jun 10, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Judson
2026-06-10T14:07
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Jun 10, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Judson
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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From North Judson
85 mi
01h 33m
To Bloomington
81.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 North Judson and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Judson and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 8 sec · Schricker Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Talmer Avenue

    3228 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto S 1000 W

    1.1 km · 54 sec · S 1000 W

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1000 West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 1000 West

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1500 West

    10 mi · 14 min · County Road 1500 West

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1500 West

    19.9 mi · 29 min · South 1500 West

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Judson 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1500 West
91.5 mi · 55%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 24%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 9%
County Road 1500 West
10 mi · 6%
West 600 South
5.42 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South 1500 West

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 33m from North Judson
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Judson 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 North Judson to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from North Judson and 81.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Judson and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.6 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 12.7 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 Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Judson and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 142.23 mi (228.9 km).

North Judson

#1 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Schricker Ave (-86.775865, 41.215075)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.10 $44.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.85
Premium $4.65 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $5.30 $31.08 $62.16

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 North Judson, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in North Judson is 14:07:06, although it is 15:07:06 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.