How far is Porter, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Porter, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Bloomington.
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Start on Franklin Street
121 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Road
684 ft · 21 sec · Wagner Road
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Turn left onto East Beam Street
1.3 km · 3 min · East Beam Street
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2695 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
38.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
2714 ft · 53 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
2175 ft · 49 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
114 m · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
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 Porter and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Porter and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porter to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 104.1 miles from Porter and 101.2 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Porter and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Porter and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
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Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 171.73 mi (276.38 km).
#1 Porter
Settlement in Indiana, USA
| Population | 4,840 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.0742000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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