How far is Stony Creek, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.19 mi
04h 04m
Flight
170.09 mi
273.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.09 mi
Kilometers
273.73 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.19 mi
Kilometers
331.83 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Creek
2026-04-16T06:17
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Stony Creek
102 mi
02h 02m
To Bloomington
104.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    848 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1.2 km · 2 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North

    6 mi · 8 min · West 800 South; West 1200 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North 600 West

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Creek and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 24%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 23%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 19%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 8%
North 600 West
4.77 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
02h 02m from Stony Creek
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stony Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Stony Creek to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Stony Creek and 104.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stony Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 170.09 mi (273.73 km).

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#1 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.652267, 41.534896)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stony Creek and Bloomington. The current time is 06:17:24.

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.