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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Galveston, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

119.3 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Downtown Galveston, IN, IN

Galveston, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Galveston, IN covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 Meridian Street, US 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on I 69. 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.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 119.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Meridian Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.6 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 22 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 59.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Meridian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 119.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue
7
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
69.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

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

Use the right lane.
7
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

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 Galveston, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Logansport along the way.

Logansport

112.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via US 35

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 59.6 mi 1h 7m
North Meridian Street 38.1 mi 47m
US 35 6.3 mi 9m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
North Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
I-465 WB 0.8 mi <1m
East 7th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 59.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Galveston, 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 left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
9

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
10

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway
18

Merge onto US 31

38 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street
19

Take the exit onto US 35

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 35
Exit 166 Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 35

6.0 mi · 9 min · US 35
21

Turn left onto SR 18

122 ft · 2 sec · West Jackson Street
22

Arrive at destination

SR 18

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 59.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 59m

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

+

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 119.3 miles and 2h 28m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.6 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 10m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

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

Brooklyn, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Galveston, IN

The final approach into Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Night in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

11:39 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

Galveston, IN

Night in Galveston on Thursday

Local time

11:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, 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

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

2h 28m 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 Galveston, IN covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Meridian Street, US 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 119.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Galveston, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Logansport along the way.

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