How far is Pleasant, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Pleasant, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.79 mi
02h 04m
Flight
74.89 mi
120.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.79 mi
Kilometers
152.55 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant
2026-04-18T05:51
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant
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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Pleasant
47.3 mi
01h 02m
To Bloomington
47.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 250

    24 m · 4 sec · State Road 250

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Adams Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · South Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Perry Street

    20 mi · 30 min · West Perry Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Perry Street
23.9 mi · 25%
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 19%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 19%
State Street
3.85 mi · 4%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 1%
South Adams Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Perry Street

Turn left onto West Perry Street

20 mi · 00h 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 02m from Pleasant
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Pleasant and 47.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.52 km).

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#1 Pleasant

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates38.8708900, -85.1838400
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.183877, 38.87089)
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 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant and Bloomington. The current time is 05:51:00.

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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.