Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Broad Ripple, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Broad Ripple, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 58.5-mile drive from Bloomington to Broad Ripple, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-69, with about 67% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, so it's an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. Given its short duration and focus on major roads, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip. With 67% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 37.9 miles on I-69, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the route utilizes major arteries like I-69, North Walnut Street, and South Harding Street, it offers a practical rather than a scenic journey. The road primarily facilitates movement between these Indiana locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 37.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
7
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South Missouri Street
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward 29th Street, 30th Street
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 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Broad Ripple, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Childrens Museum along the way.
Childrens Museum
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 37.9 mi | 42m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Harding Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North College Avenue | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| South West Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 29th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 37.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Broad Ripple, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
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
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Epler Avenue
9
Continue on Old State Road 37
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old State Road 37
10
Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Harding Street
11
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Morris Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on West South Street
500 ft
·
24 sec
·
West South Street
14
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Missouri Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on South West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South West Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto North West Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North West Street
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 65 North
18
Merge onto I 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft
·
5 sec
Toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto West 29th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 29th Street
22
Continue on East 29th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 29th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn slight left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
24
Turn left onto North College Avenue
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
26
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
27
Turn right onto East 61st Street
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 61st Street
28
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Bloomington, IN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broad Ripple, IN
The final approach into Broad Ripple, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Broad Ripple, IN
Morning in Broad Ripple on Friday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 24m 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 Broad Ripple, IN covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Walnut Street, South Harding 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 29.3 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 $9.15 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 58.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Broad Ripple, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Childrens Museum along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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