How far is Stockton, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Stockton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
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 Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Bloomington.
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Start on Dalton Road
27 m · 9 sec · Dalton Road
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Turn left onto Stockton Road
3.5 mi · 14 min · Stockton Road
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Turn right onto Steubenville Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Steubenville Road
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Turn left onto Freedom Arney Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Freedom Arney Road
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Continue on Freedom Arney Road
2704 ft · 1 min · Freedom Arney Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
559 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vilas Road
129 m · 12 sec · Vilas Road
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Turn slight left onto Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto SR 43
3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43
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Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Patterson Drive
1658 ft · 55 sec · South Patterson Drive
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Dunn Street
78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
891 ft · 31 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 Stockton and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Porter Ridge Road
Turn slight left onto Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 00h 09m
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 Stockton and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Stockton and 20.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 km).
#1 Stockton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 8,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389300, -87.0222300 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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