How far is Skelton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Skelton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.31 mi
01h 59m
Flight
88.4 mi
142.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.31 mi
Kilometers
182.36 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Skelton
Tue, May 5, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skelton
2026-05-05T04:25
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 5, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skelton
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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Skelton
56.7 mi
00h 59m
To Bloomington
56.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW
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 Skelton and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.4 mi · 17 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto County Road 250 North

    1677 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 965

    790 ft · 37 sec · County Road 965

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21.1 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skelton 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 965
83.8 mi · 74%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
County Road 250 North
0.32 mi
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
SR 45 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 965

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 59m from Skelton
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Skelton 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 Skelton to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Skelton and 56.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Skelton 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 around Skelton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skelton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.27 km).

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#1 Skelton

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population1,784
Coordinates38.3414300, -87.7817000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.78195, 38.341065)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Skelton, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Skelton is 04:25:44, although it is 05:25:44 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.