How far is Ogden Dunes, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Ogden Dunes, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.09 mi
03h 30m
Flight
173.36 mi
279 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.36 mi
Kilometers
279 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.09 mi
Kilometers
325.23 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ogden Dunes
Sat, May 2, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden Dunes
2026-05-02T13:18
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden Dunes
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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Ogden Dunes
102.5 mi
01h 45m
To Bloomington
99.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ogden Dunes and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Road

    155 m · 22 sec · Hillcrest Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road

    1944 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dunes Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1533 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden Dunes and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 67%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 19%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
I 94 West
6.3 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 45m from Ogden Dunes
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Ogden Dunes and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ogden Dunes to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Ogden Dunes and 99.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Ogden Dunes and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.5 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden Dunes and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (279 km).

Ogden Dunes

#1 Ogden Dunes

Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Population1,083
Coordinates41.6228100, -87.1917000
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Road (-87.191744, 41.622795)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.99 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
14.26 gal · 53.98 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.65 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.30 $37.82 $75.64

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ogden Dunes, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Ogden Dunes is 13:18:23, although it is 14:18:23 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.