How far is Sweetser, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Sweetser, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetser and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetser and Bloomington.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Delphi Pike
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Delphi Pike
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on South Norton Avenue
921 ft · 19 sec · South Norton Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Street
3132 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.3 km · 56 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Dunn Street
2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
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 Sweetser 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sweetser and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Sweetser to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 62.4 miles from Sweetser and 67.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sweetser and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetser and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 105.16 mi (169.24 km).
#1 Sweetser
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 40.5719800, -85.7691500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
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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