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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Laurel, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

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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Laurel, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Laurel, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 46, SR 244, SR 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.30 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

45.8 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 91.5 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and SR 244. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.8 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 29 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 54.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and SR 244. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 15 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 87.4 miles (Old US Highway 52): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Mitchell Street

Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

Navigation decision point

5
87.4 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | Old US Highway 52

Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
91.5 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | West Pearl Street

Turn left onto West Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

5
91.5 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 54.8 mi 1h 16m
SR 244 10.3 mi 18m
SR 3 7.6 mi 11m
County Road 50 North 4.4 mi 7m
East 3rd Street 2.6 mi 3m
Old US Hwy 52 2.5 mi 9m
US 52 2.1 mi 3m
25th Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 46 — 54.8 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

21 mi · 30 min · SR 46
17

Continue on SR 3

7.6 mi · 11 min · SR 3
18

Turn right onto SR 244

10 mi · 18 min · SR 244
19

Turn right onto US 52

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 52
20

Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52

157 ft · 11 sec · Old US Highway 52
21

Turn right onto Lake Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
22

Turn left onto Hensley Road

430 ft · 20 sec · Hensley Road
23

Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52

2.5 mi · 9 min · Old US Hwy 52
24

At end of road, turn left onto SR 121

0.9 mi · 1 min · SR 121
25

Turn slight right onto SR 121

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Main Street
26

Continue on SR 121

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Washington Street
27

Turn left onto West Pearl Street

84 ft · 5 sec · West Pearl Street
28

Turn right

30 ft · 2 sec
29

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, 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 91.5 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 46 for about 54.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, IN

46 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

Nineveh, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hope, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurel, IN

The final approach into Laurel, 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 Laurel, IN.

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

Turtles restaurant and pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Laurel, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 91.5

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17656982912

The Restaurant at Hard Truth

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Nashville, Indiana

0.7 mi

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Indiana

1.1 mi

Turtles restaurant and pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 91.5

Laurel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17656982912

The Restaurant at Hard Truth

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.6

Nashville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18127204840

Visit website

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123766888

Visit website

Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 19.6

Nashville, Indiana

+18125778565

Visit website

El Popocatepetl Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124188981

Visit website

Riviera Maya

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123726576

Visit website

Sophea Asian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129006888

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.30 one way

$28.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.71 $31.41
premium $4.89 $17.61 $35.22
diesel $5.61 $20.20 $40.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurel, IN

Morning in Laurel on Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Columbus, IN

46 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

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 23m 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 Laurel, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 46, SR 244, 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 45.8 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 $14.30 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 straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 15 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 87.4 miles (Old US Highway 52): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Laurel, 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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