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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
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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.
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Start on County Road 1475 North
1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North
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Turn left onto North Base Road
1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road
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Continue on East County Road 1500 North
1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North
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Continue on Railroad Street
528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1289 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 231
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 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 Pigeon 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loogootee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).
#1 Pigeon
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 38.1000500, -87.0666700 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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