Trip from Bloomington, IN to Kendallville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

200 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 40m ★

6 AM

3h 53m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 2m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kendallville, IN covers 200 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, Lima Road, SR 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 171 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.27 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

100 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 200 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 200 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Lima Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 171 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 171 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Lima Road. You will hit about 10 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 6/10

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 200 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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

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.

6

65 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

6

69.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

7

176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 311B Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	171 mi	3h 9m
Lima Road	13.5 mi	19m
SR 3	8.5 mi	11m
North Walnut Street	4.4 mi	6m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
East 7th Street	0.4 mi	1m
South Indiana Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
East Rush Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 171 mi, about 3h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Kendallville, 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 right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 311B Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road Use the slight right lane.

11

Merge onto US 27

14 mi · 19 min · Lima Road

12

Continue on SR 3

8.5 mi · 11 min · SR 3

13

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

14

Turn right onto East Rush Street

47 ft · 2 sec · East Rush Street

15

Arrive at destination

East Rush Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171 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 44 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kendallville, 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 200 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I 69 for about 171 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 56m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

100 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pendleton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171 miles.

Arriving in Kendallville, IN

The final approach into Kendallville, 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 Kendallville, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ugalde's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Warren, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 142.9

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12603754510

Visit website

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

1.7 mi

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.7

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Well Grounded Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.8 mi

Crescendo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.7 mi

Ugalde's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 142.9

Warren, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12603754510

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.4

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 85.7

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Invited To The Table

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.7

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+17652219470

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.4

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.7

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Well Grounded Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.7

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12606376622

Visit website

Crescendo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12604078515

Visit website

Crescendo Coffee And More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12604088358

Visit website

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12607459164

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.4

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Five Lakes Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+12602220366

Visit website

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 128.6

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.27 one way

$62.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.33	$68.66
premium	$4.89	$38.49	$76.98
diesel	$5.61	$44.16	$88.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60	$21.00	$9.60
Efficient EV	50	$17.50	$8.00
EV Truck/SUV	80	$28.00	$12.80

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Morning in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kendallville, IN

Morning in Kendallville on Saturday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

100 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

39 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

3h 53m 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 Kendallville, IN covers 200 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, Lima Road, SR 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100 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 $31.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Kendallville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kendallville, IN

Nearby Places

Ugalde's Family Restaurant

Falls Perk Coffee House

Ugalde's Family Restaurant

McDonald's

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

King Gyros Restaurant

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

Invited To The Table

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

Falls Perk Coffee House

Well Grounded Cafe

Crescendo Cafe

Crescendo Coffee And More

Fortezza Coffee

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

Five Lakes Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVBOLT Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Mississinewa 1812

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomington, IN

Kendallville, IN

Same local time

39 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 53m on the road

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