How far is Oak Grove, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Bloomington.
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Start on Oak Grove Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road
3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
107.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South
1194 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Henderson Street
658 ft · 25 sec · South Henderson Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 29 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
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 Oak Grove and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Oak Grove and 82.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Petersburg
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 Petersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.91 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Township in Benton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361600, -88.0217000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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