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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Graham, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

58.6 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Downtown Graham, IN, IN

Graham, IN

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Graham, IN covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 57, SR 358 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 58.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.7 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 19 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 40.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 57. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.

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 58.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These 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
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

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

Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
44.2 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

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

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

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 Graham, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

Odon

44.2 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 40.7 mi 43m
SR 57 9.2 mi 13m
SR 358 1.8 mi 3m
Bloomfield Road 1.6 mi 2m
West 500 North 1 mi 4m
SR 58 0.9 mi 1m
West 2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
West 450 North 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 40.7 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

403 ft · 17 sec · South Dunn Street
4

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East 3rd Street
5

Turn left onto South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · South College Avenue
6

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
7

Continue on Bloomfield Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
9

Merge onto I 69

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

38 mi · 41 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
12

Turn right onto SR 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · SR 58
13

Continue on SR 358

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 358
14

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358

9.2 mi · 13 min · SR 57; SR 358
15

Turn right onto West 500 North

1.0 mi · 4 min · West 500 North
16

Turn left onto North 100 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 100 West
17

Turn right onto West 450 North

0.6 mi · 2 min · West 450 North
18

Turn right

217 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Bloomington, IN · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, IN

29 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

Clear Creek, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Graham, IN

The final approach into Graham, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.16 one way

$18.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.06 $20.12
premium $4.89 $11.28 $22.55
diesel $5.61 $12.94 $25.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.13 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Graham, IN

Afternoon in Graham on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Newark, IN

29 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

19 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 17m 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 Graham, IN covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 57, SR 358. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.16 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 58.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Graham, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

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