Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Fairfield, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
119.3 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
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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Fairfield, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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, US 52 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 $18.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 119.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.9 miles on SR 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 14 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Mitchell Street
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
94.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
5
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.
Lawrenceburg
94.9 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 52.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 74 | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| US 52 | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| SR 1 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 25th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 52.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Fairfield, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East 4th Street
379 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atwater Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
438 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Mitchell Street
6
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
7
Continue on SR 46
15 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 46
8
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
19 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 46; SR 135
9
Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
8th Street
11
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
10th Street
12
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North National Road
13
Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50 North
14
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 650 East
15
Turn right onto 25th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street
16
Continue on SR 46
19 mi
·
27 min
·
SR 46
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
18
Merge onto I 74
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 74
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 164
Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
20
Turn left onto SR 1
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 1
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
14 mi
·
24 min
·
US 52; SR 1
22
Continue on SR 101
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
23
Turn sharp left
2.0 mi
·
7 min
24
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 101
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.9 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 119.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 46 for about 52.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfield, IN
The final approach into Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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
$18.65 one way
$37.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.70 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Fairfield, IN
Morning in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hope, IN
60 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
22 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
2h 52m 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 Fairfield, IN covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, I 74, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $18.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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