Origin
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Cayuga, IN
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
Chris Flaten
Cayuga, IN
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Cayuga, IN covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 63, West State Road 46, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.7 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 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
48.8 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Cayuga, IN covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.7 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 12 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 97.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
SR 59
Turn right onto SR 59
Navigation decision point
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Towns Along This Route
Between Bloomington, IN and Cayuga, IN, road signs point toward Evansville and Chicago.
Evansville
58.8 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Chicago
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 34m
|
via SR 63
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 33.7 mi | 43m |
| West State Road 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Road 46 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| West State Road 45 46 Bypass | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| SR 59 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South 3rd Street | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 33.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Cayuga, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto SR 45; SR 46
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
6
Continue on SR 45; SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
Use the none lane.
7
Turn slight right onto SR 46
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
9
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
10
Continue on SR 46
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morgan Street
11
Turn right onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West State Road 46
12
Turn right onto SR 59
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 59
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
16
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South 3rd Street
17
Turn straight onto SR 63
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 63
Toward Chicago
18
Turn left onto SR 234
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 480 North
19
Continue on SR 234
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Ferry Street
20
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
21
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 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 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cayuga, 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 97.6 miles and 2h 20m.
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 63 for about 33.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cayuga, IN
The final approach into Cayuga, 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 Cayuga, 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
$14.82 one way
$29.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Cayuga, IN
Afternoon in Cayuga on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
15 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
2h 20m 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 Cayuga, IN covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, West State Road 46, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $14.82 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 97.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.
Between Bloomington, IN and Cayuga, IN, road signs point toward Evansville and Chicago.
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