How far is Saint John, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.81 mi
01h 43m
Flight
90.09 mi
144.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.09 mi
Kilometers
144.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint John
9:30 PM CDT
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
Montgomery
IN

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Saint John
53.9 mi
00h 51m
To Bloomington
53.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 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 Saint John and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road

    750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    101.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
102 mi · 95%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
90.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
00h 51m from Saint John
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint John 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 Saint John to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Saint John and 53.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint John and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 90.09 mi (144.99 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Saint John is 04:01:28, although it is 05:01:28 in Bloomington.

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.