Trip from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 69, North Walnut Street, SR 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Bloomington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN?

The route from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

100.5 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN covers 100.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, North Walnut Street, SR 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.71 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.

Midpoint

50.3 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 100.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.1 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 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 93.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 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 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Indiana Avenue

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Walnut Street

Turn right onto North Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

65 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

6

98.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | SR 67

Take the exit onto SR 67 toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 234 Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	93.1 mi	1h 44m
North Walnut Street	4.4 mi	6m
SR 32	0.8 mi	1m
SR 67	0.4 mi	<1m
East 7th Street	0.4 mi	1m
East Plum Street	0.3 mi	<1m
West Commerce Road	0.3 mi	<1m
South Indiana Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 93.1 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Chesterfield, 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

48 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

7

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

29 mi · 31 min · I 69

10

Take the exit onto SR 67

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SR 67

Exit 234 Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

11

Turn left onto SR 67

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West Commerce Road

12

Continue on Old State Rd 67

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old State Rd 67

13

Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North 500 East; South 1000 West

14

Turn left onto SR 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 32

15

Turn left onto East Plum Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Plum Street

16

Turn left onto South Washington Street

28 ft · 1 sec · South Washington Street

17

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

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 50.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.1 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 59m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN

This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bloomington, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 93.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.3 mi from Bloomington, IN · 59m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

50 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

Martinsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beech Grove, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.1 miles.

Arriving in Chesterfield, IN

The final approach into Chesterfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.3

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.2

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.3

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.4

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.2

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.8

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.71 one way

$31.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.25	$34.50
premium	$4.89	$19.34	$38.68
diesel	$5.61	$22.19	$44.38

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: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.2	$10.55	$4.82
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.07	$6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Night in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Chesterfield, IN

Night in Chesterfield on Thursday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

50 mi in

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

25 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 58m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN covers 100.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, North Walnut Street, SR 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $15.71 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 100.5 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 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Chesterfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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