How far is Ripley, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Ripley, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Bloomington.
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Start on 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto North 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · North 300 W
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Monticello Street
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Continue on South Huddleston Road
25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1747 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
19.6 mi · 23 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
1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 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 Ripley and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 69 South
Continue straight
38.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ripley and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Ripley and 86.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ripley and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 133.9 mi (215.49 km).
#1 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.72 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $25.07 | $50.15 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
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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