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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN

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Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

104.5 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

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 Guilford, IN, IN

Guilford, IN

Dmytro Koplyk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 4th Street, South Dunn Street, East Atwater Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.2 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 4th Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Dunn Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Atwater Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
South Mitchell Street Unavailable Refreshing
East 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Central Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
8th Street Unavailable Refreshing
10th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Guilford, IN.

1

Start on the route

98 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Continue on East 4th Street

377 ft · 21 sec · East 4th Street
3

Turn left onto South Dunn Street

0.1 mi · 18 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

436 ft · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
6

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
7

Continue straight

15 mi · 16 min
8

Continue straight

19 mi · 29 min
9

Turn slight left onto Central Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
10

Turn right onto 8th Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · 8th Street
11

Turn straight onto 10th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
12

Turn right onto North National Road

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 the end of the 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 straight

19 mi · 27 min
17

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 37 sec
18

Merge slight left

29 mi · 31 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

0.2 mi · 22 sec · SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
20

Turn right onto SR 1

9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1
21

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Main Street
22

Turn left

141 ft · 6 sec
23

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m

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

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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 104.5 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.2 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 11m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

52 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford, IN

The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, 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

$16.34 one way

$32.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.94 $35.88
premium $4.89 $20.11 $40.22
diesel $5.61 $23.07 $46.14

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

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.97 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.63 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Wednesday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford, IN

Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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 22m 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 Guilford, IN covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Street, South Dunn Street, East Atwater Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 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 $16.34 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.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Guilford, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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