How far is Whiting, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Whiting, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.65 mi
03h 42m
Flight
181.04 mi
291.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.04 mi
Kilometers
291.35 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.65 mi
Kilometers
339.01 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiting
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiting
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Whiting
106.8 mi
01h 51m
To Bloomington
103.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 119th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 119th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Calumet Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2626 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    1534 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 66%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 19%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
10.1 mi · 5%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Calumet Avenue
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 25m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 51m from Whiting
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whiting and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whiting to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Whiting and 103.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whiting and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiting and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 181.04 mi (291.35 km).

Whiting

#1 Whiting

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates41.6797600, -87.4944900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.494491, 41.679798)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Whiting, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Whiting is 01:24:16, although it is 02:24:16 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.