How far is Pendleton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.71 mi
01h 47m
Flight
70.92 mi
114.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.92 mi
Kilometers
114.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.71 mi
Kilometers
142.76 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Pendleton
43.3 mi
00h 53m
To Bloomington
45.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
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 Pendleton and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 44%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 25%
State Street
18.6 mi · 21%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 4%
West State Street
1.04 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
00h 53m from Pendleton
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Pendleton and 45.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pendleton and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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 Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 70.92 mi (114.14 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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

There is no time difference between Pendleton and Bloomington. The current time is 00:18:25.

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.