Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Edgewood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Edgewood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 46.6 miles and takes about 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, East Edgewood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 46.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.5 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 15 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 36.5 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 9 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 46.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn left onto East 7th Street
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.
5
42 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 36.5 mi | 40m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Edgewood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bluff Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Edgewood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Southport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 36.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Edgewood, 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
36 mi
·
40 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto West Southport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Southport Road
10
Turn left onto Bluff Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluff Road
11
Turn right onto West Edgewood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Edgewood Avenue
12
Continue on East Edgewood Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Edgewood Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Dudley Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Dudley Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Dudley Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Bloomington, IN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgewood, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edgewood, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Edgewood, IN
Late night in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
23 mi in
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
58m 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 Edgewood, IN covers 46.6 miles and takes about 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, East Edgewood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.29 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 46.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Edgewood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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