How far is Shadeland, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
140.19 mi
02h 35m
Flight
110.7 mi
178.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.7 mi
Kilometers
178.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.61 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Shadeland
Tue, May 5, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shadeland
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shadeland
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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Shadeland
62.8 mi
01h 17m
To Bloomington
77.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Shadeland Road

    575 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 350 North

    2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North

  3. 3

    Continue on East Bocock Road

    3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bocock Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Huntington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Huntington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shadeland 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 36%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 28%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 16%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
North Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 2%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

39.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 17m from Shadeland
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Shadeland and 77.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shadeland and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.16 km).

Shadeland

#1 Shadeland

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

Population1,922
Coordinates40.6050400, -85.6099800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Shadeland Road (-85.610076, 40.605007)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shadeland and Bloomington. The current time is 07:15:31.

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.