Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Lewis, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
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Lewis, IN
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Lewis, IN covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Indiana Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Lewis, IN is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Lewis, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Indiana Avenue | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
| West State Roade 45 46 Bypass | — | — |
| West State Road 45 46 Bypass | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West Temperance Street | — | — |
| State Road 46 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Indiana Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Lewis, IN.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
161 ft
·
8 sec
·
West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
6
Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
7
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
9
Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
10
Continue on East Morgan Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morgan Street
11
Turn right onto West State Road 46
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Road 46
12
Turn left onto State Road 246
15 mi
·
26 min
·
State Road 246
13
Continue on East 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 4th Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West 8th Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
18
Turn right onto County Road 850
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 850
19
Continue on County Road 850
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 850
20
Continue on Franklin Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto 104th Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
104th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Bloomington, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewis, IN
The final approach into Lewis, 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
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Lewis, IN
Morning in Lewis on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Spencer, IN
24 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
5 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 24m 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 Lewis, IN covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, North Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 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 $7.47 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 Lewis, IN is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Lewis, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Lewis, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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