Origin
Bargersville, IN
Late night in Bargersville on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bargersville, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bargersville, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bargersville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 40.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Johnson County Route 144, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 40.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Johnson County Route 144. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Johnson County Route 144. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Carlisle Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Carlisle Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Carlisle Street
Turn left onto North Carlisle Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Enter roundabout onto CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Enter roundabout onto CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
4
39.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| Johnson County Route 144 | 5 mi | 8m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Old Plank Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SR 144 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 28.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bargersville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on East Harriman Avenue
438 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Harriman Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Carlisle Street
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Carlisle Street
3
Turn straight onto CR 144
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Old Plank Road
4
Continue on CR 144
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
6
Continue on CR 144
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
8
Continue on CR 144
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
9
Turn straight onto SR 144
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 144
10
Turn slight left
103 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
12
Merge onto I 69
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 69
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
14
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
15
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
16
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
17
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
18
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
19
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Bargersville, IN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Bargersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bloomington, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bargersville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 40.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Johnson County Route 144, North Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Bargersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Carlisle Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bargersville, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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