How far is Oakland City, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Oakland City, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.42 mi
01h 27m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.42 mi
Kilometers
145.52 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Oakland City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland City
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland City
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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Oakland City
45.2 mi
00h 43m
To Bloomington
45.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WSW
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 Oakland City and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1881 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Morton Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Morton Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland City 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morton Street
86.8 mi · 96%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.36 mi
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
SR 45 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Morton Street

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
00h 43m from Oakland City
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakland City and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland City to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Oakland City and 45.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oakland City 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 Oakland City and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.14 km).

Oakland City

#1 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.345257, 38.338751)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oakland City, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Oakland City is 23:13:26, although it is 00:13:26 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.