How far is Rockport, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Rockport, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.52 mi
01h 51m
Flight
63.66 mi
102.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.66 mi
Kilometers
102.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.19 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Rockport
40.9 mi
00h 55m
To Bloomington
40.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 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 Rockport and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

    4.2 mi · 11 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    1365 ft · 37 sec · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 208

    2262 ft · 1 min · County Road 208

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 460N

    128 m · 14 sec · County Road 460N

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 36

    5.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 36

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Indiana 59

    18.1 mi · 28 min · Indiana 59

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 59

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Route 59

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana 59
18.1 mi · 22%
State Road 46
13.5 mi · 17%
State Route 59
8.75 mi · 11%
US Highway 36
5.88 mi · 7%
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
4.17 mi · 5%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 55m from Rockport
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockport 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 Rockport to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Rockport and 40.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 63.66 mi (102.45 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: B'Dale Road (Cord 25) (-87.278635, 39.879792)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 Rockport and Bloomington. The current time is 00:32:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.