How far is Walton, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Walton, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.01 mi
02h 23m
Flight
104.43 mi
168.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.43 mi
Kilometers
168.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.01 mi
Kilometers
197.97 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Walton
Mon, May 4, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-05-04T18:58
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Walton
63.1 mi
01h 11m
To Bloomington
59.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West May Street

    84 m · 17 sec · West May Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
42.6 mi · 35%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 32%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 16%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
01h 11m from Walton
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Scattered 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 Walton to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Walton and 59.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 104.43 mi (168.06 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West May Street (-86.241853, 40.660736)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton and Bloomington. The current time is 18:58:45.

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.