How far is White River, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from White River, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.01 mi
01h 52m
Flight
84.88 mi
136.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.88 mi
Kilometers
136.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.01 mi
Kilometers
175.44 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in White River
Thu, Apr 30, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White River
2026-04-29T20:18
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White River
9:30 PM CDT
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
Montgomery
IN

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From White River
54.6 mi
00h 56m
To Bloomington
54.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White River and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 970

    888 ft · 46 sec · County Road 970

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto County Road 250 North

    1677 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 965

    790 ft · 37 sec · County Road 965

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21.1 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White River and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 965
83.8 mi · 77%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 mi · 1%
County Road 250 North
0.32 mi
East 3rd Street
0.29 mi
SR 45 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 965

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
00h 56m from White River
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White River and 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 White River to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from White River and 54.4 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 24.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between White River and Bloomington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around White River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White River and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 84.88 mi (136.6 km).

White River

#1 White River

River in Indiana, United States

Population2,483
Coordinates38.3942100, -87.7530800
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 970 (-87.753971, 38.394675)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White River, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in White River is 20:18:36, although it is 21:18:36 in Bloomington.

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.