How far is Princes Lakes, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Princes Lakes, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princes Lakes and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes and Bloomington.
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Start on Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Turn left onto East Lakeview Drive
980 ft · 44 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
2348 ft · 2 min · East Lakeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Nineveh Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Nineveh Road
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Turn slight right onto Beech Tree Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Beech Tree Road
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Trail
3088 ft · 1 min · Sweetwater Trail
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Continue on South 250 West
905 ft · 30 sec · South 250 West
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Turn left onto County Road 900 South
142 m · 13 sec · County Road 900 South
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Continue on Peoga Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Peoga Road
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Continue on Spearsville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Spearsville Road
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Continue on Spearsville Road
2708 ft · 1 min · Spearsville Road
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Continue on Spearsville Road
3 mi · 7 min · Spearsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
18 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 15 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 Princes Lakes and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Spearsville Road
Continue straight
18 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Princes Lakes and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Princes Lakes to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Princes Lakes and 18.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Princes Lakes and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princes Lakes and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.41 km).
#1 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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