How far is Pigeon, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Pigeon, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
95.02 mi
02h 00m
Flight
79.17 mi
127.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.02 mi
Kilometers
152.92 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-05-12T21:29
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
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
Loogootee
IN

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

From Pigeon
47.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bloomington
47.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1289 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 231

    41 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Henderson Street

    658 ft · 25 sec · South Henderson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 29 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
46.9 mi · 49%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 22%
Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
1.28 mi · 1%
East County Road 1500 North
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loogootee
01h 00m from Pigeon
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Loogootee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Pigeon and 47.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loogootee

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

97 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

111 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).

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#1 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1475 North (-87.066666, 38.100268)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pigeon, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Pigeon is 21:29:55, although it is 22:29:55 in Bloomington.

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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.