How far is Tell City, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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 Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tell City and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 33 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Payne Street
29.3 mi · 41 min · Payne Street
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street
657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
39.2 mi · 48 min · North Gospel Street
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Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Winslow Road
1198 ft · 41 sec · East Winslow Road
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Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Henderson Street
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Continue on 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 Tell City 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.
North Gospel Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
39.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tell City to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
West Baden Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Tell City and 49.1 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tell City and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near West Baden Springs
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 West Baden Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 84.88 mi (136.6 km).
#1 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
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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