Origin
Bloomfield, IN
Afternoon in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, IN
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Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
This 54.3-mile drive from Bloomfield, Indiana to Terre Haute, Indiana is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one day of travel. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Smith Ferry Road, Christian Street, and Central Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this journey. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This is a no-fuss drive ideal for a quick transit between these two Indiana towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.1 miles from Bloomfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Smith Ferry Road, Christian Street, and Central Avenue, are more characteristic of navigating through towns and rural areas rather than open highway cruising. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent opportunities to adjust your direction, making it feel like a connected series of local journeys rather than one long haul. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and making decisions more often.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smith Ferry Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seventh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Smith Ferry Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on North Washington Street
8.7 mi
·
13 min
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North Washington Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Smith Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Smith Ferry Road
3
Turn slight right onto Christian Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Christian Street
4
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Central Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
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South Commercial Street
6
Turn slight left onto North Washington Street
102 ft
·
7 sec
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North Washington Street
7
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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East Main Street
8
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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North Jefferson Street
9
Turn right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
10
Turn slight left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Seventh Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Main Street
12
Continue on State Road 157
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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State Road 157
13
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
3 min
14
Turn right onto Fair Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Fair Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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East 9th Street
16
Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
18
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
21
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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South 3rd Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour, this trip from Bloomfield to Terre Haute offers a lot of flexibility. You could leave any time of day and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With a low fuel cost of approximately $8, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it’s always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, keep an eye on your GPS and be prepared for the frequent changes in direction. A good tip is to familiarize yourself with the main roads like Smith Ferry Road and Christian Street beforehand to anticipate turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.1 miles from Bloomfield, IN, or about 39m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 54.3 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomfield, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Bloomfield, IN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Bloomfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Terre Haute, IN
The final approach into Terre Haute, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Terre Haute, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 16 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:27PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smith Ferry Road, Christian Street, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Bloomfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 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.
The drive from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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