Origin
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Blooming Grove, IN
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Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
105 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Blooming Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway Street, State Road 44, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on East Broadway Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 105 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Street is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 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 105 miles you will encounter 23 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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 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.
8
21 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
5
21.4 mi into trip
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~27m in
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SR 252
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21.4 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| State Road 44 | 18.5 mi | 28m |
| State Street | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| I 69 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Vine Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| SR 44 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East King Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Street
— 19.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Blooming Grove, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
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
·
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
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto SR 252
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 252
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
116 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 252
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SR 44 East
12
Turn right onto SR 44
18 mi
·
28 min
·
State Road 44
13
Enter roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
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West Jefferson Street
14
Continue on West Jefferson Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Jefferson Street
15
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
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North Forsythe Street
16
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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East King Street
17
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
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East King Street
18
Continue on East King Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East King Street
19
Continue on SR 44
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 44
20
Turn left onto SR 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Miller Avenue
21
Turn right onto SR 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colescott Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 44
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Harrison Street
23
Turn right onto SR 44
19 mi
·
28 min
·
East Broadway Street
24
Turn left onto SR 44 Truck
226 ft
·
5 sec
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North Perkins Street
25
Turn right onto SR 44
16 mi
·
24 min
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State Street
26
Turn left onto SR 44
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
27
Turn right onto SR 1; SR 44
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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East 5th Street
28
Turn right onto SR 1
11 mi
·
18 min
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Vine Street
29
Turn right onto Stone Church Road
32 ft
·
1 sec
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Stone Church Road
30
Arrive at destination
Stone Church Road
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, 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 105 miles and 2h 36m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Broadway Street for about 19.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, IN
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, 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
$16.42 one way
$32.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.21 | $40.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Blooming Grove, IN
Afternoon in Blooming Grove on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
22 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
2h 36m 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 Blooming Grove, IN covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Street, State Road 44, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $16.42 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105 miles you will encounter 23 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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Blooming Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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