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Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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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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Bright, IN
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The drive from Bloomington, IN to Bright, IN covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 46, I 74, North Dearborn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.9 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.37 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 104.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.9 miles on SR 46.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 15 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 (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 31 / North National Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Bright, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.
Lawrenceburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 52.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 74 | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| North Dearborn Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| SR 1 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 25th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Bright, IN.
Start on this road
Continue on East 4th Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Continue on SR 46
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto 8th Street
Turn straight onto 10th Street
Turn right onto US 31
Turn left onto County Road 50 North
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
Turn right onto 25th Street
Continue on SR 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 74
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 1
Turn left onto North Dearborn Road
Turn right onto State Line Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bright, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bloomington, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 104.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bright, 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 Bright, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
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: 36.6 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 | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Bright on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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