How far is Scipio, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Scipio, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scipio and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto California Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road
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Continue on New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
2939 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
38.8 mi · 42 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
1139 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 41 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.2 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 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 Scipio and Bloomington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northwest Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Scipio and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scipio to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Scipio and 59.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scipio and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scipio and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 92.68 mi (149.16 km).
#1 Scipio
Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920000, -84.8182900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
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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