How far is Rossville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.44 mi
02h 04m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.44 mi
Kilometers
169.69 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
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 PM 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 Rossville
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Rossville
52.8 mi
01h 02m
To Bloomington
52.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 900 North

    8 m · 6 sec · County Road 900 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Plank Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Plank Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street

    2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto IN-47

    2 mi · 4 min · IN-47

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 37%
Indianapolis
22.4 mi · 21%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 14%
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 11%
South Plank Street
9.87 mi · 9%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+18.8 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
01h 02m from Rossville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Rossville and 52.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.3 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates40.4169800, -86.5947200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 900 North (-86.59472, 40.416949)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Bloomington. The current time is 18:57:28.

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.