How far is Winona Lake, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.46 mi
03h 23m
Flight
147.23 mi
236.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.23 mi
Kilometers
236.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.46 mi
Kilometers
282.37 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Winona Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona Lake
2026-06-01T19:21
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona Lake
9:00 PM EDT
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
Cicero
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Winona Lake
84 mi
01h 41m
To Bloomington
91.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winona Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Winona Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  20. 20

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  21. 21

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona Lake 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 22%
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 17%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 12%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 8%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
01h 41m from Winona Lake
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Winona Lake 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 Winona Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Winona Lake and 91.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winona Lake and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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 Cicero and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.5 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 Cicero.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 147.23 mi (236.95 km).

Winona Lake

#1 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-85.821906, 41.227311)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona Lake and Bloomington. The current time is 19:21:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.