Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
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Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
This 46.5-mile drive from Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN is an easy one-day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily be on SR 39 and I-69, with some time on North Walnut Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward transition between two Indiana communities. Given its short length, you won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick excursion or commute.
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
23.2 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 55% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on SR 39, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on established roads like SR 39 and I-69, you'll also navigate some local city streets as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both open-road driving and more typical town driving conditions, keeping the journey varied.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.1 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
18.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
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SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
6
18.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 39 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Center Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| County Road 700 East | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Avon Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South State Road 267 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 39
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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South Indiana Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East 7th Street
4
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
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13 min
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I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
105 ft
·
1 sec
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Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
9
Continue on SR 39
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
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Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
11
Continue on SR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
13
Continue on SR 39; SR 67
13 mi
·
16 min
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SR 39; SR 67
14
Turn left onto South Indiana Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Indiana Street
15
Turn left onto SR 42
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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West High Street
16
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Monroe Street
17
Continue on South State Road 267
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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South State Road 267
18
Continue on South Center Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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South Center Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Center Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
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South Center Street
20
Continue on South Center Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Center Street
21
Enter roundabout onto South Center Street
105 ft
·
1 sec
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South Center Street
22
Continue on South Center Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Center Street
23
Turn right onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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West Main Street
24
Turn left onto Avon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Avon Avenue
25
Continue on County Road 700 East
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 700 East
26
Enter roundabout onto County Road 700 East
117 ft
·
2 sec
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County Road 700 East
27
Continue on County Road 700 East
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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County Road 700 East
28
Continue on Avon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Avon Avenue
29
Enter roundabout onto Avon Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Avenue
30
Continue on Avon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Avon Avenue
31
Turn left onto US 36
91 ft
·
9 sec
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Rockville Road
32
Arrive at destination
US 36
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of just over an hour, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Bloomington in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to avoid the worst of any potential traffic. Plan for minimal stops, as the 46.5 miles won't require much refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition from SR 39 to I-69, as this is a key point where the road character changes. Your estimated fuel cost is around $7, so you can drive with peace of mind about expenses.
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 23.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 miles.
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 46.5 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IN
This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, 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.
The longest stretch is on SR 39 for about 12.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Bloomington, IN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon, IN
The final approach into Avon, 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 Avon, 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
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Avon, IN
Late night in Avon on Wednesday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 39, I 69, North Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Bloomington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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