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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Marion, IN

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

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

76.3 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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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Downtown Marion, IN, IN

Marion, IN

Bastian Riccardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Marion, IN covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 74, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.93 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

38.2 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 76.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.8 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 16 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 47.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. You will hit about 12 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 53.2 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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

8
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49 Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville

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

Exit 113 Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
7
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | Morristown Road

Turn right onto Morristown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 47.8 mi 53m
I 74 19.5 mi 21m
North Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
Morristown Road 2.7 mi 6m
East 7th Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Riley Highway 0.3 mi <1m
East 425 N 0.2 mi <1m
North 150 E 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 47.8 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Take the exit onto I 74

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 74
Exit 49 Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

19 mi · 21 min · I 74
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 113 Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
11

Turn left onto SR 9

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Riley Highway
12

Turn right onto Morristown Road

146 ft · 6 sec · Morristown Road
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Morristown Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road
14

Turn right onto East 425 N

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East 425 N
15

Turn left onto North 150 E

0.2 mi · 48 sec · North 150 E
16

Arrive at destination

North 150 E

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 38.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 46m 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 16m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN

This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 47.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Bloomington, IN · 46m into the drive

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

38 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

Martinsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marion, IN

The final approach into Marion, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.9 mi

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

1.8 mi

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

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.1

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 38.2

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13178856631

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

Shan-E-Punjab Indian Grocery & Take Out Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.2

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–9:30 pm

+13173001042

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

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

$11.93 one way

$23.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.10 $26.19
premium $4.89 $14.68 $29.37
diesel $5.61 $16.85 $33.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05
EV Truck/SUV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Late night in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

2:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marion, IN

Late night in Marion on Saturday

Local time

2:38 AM

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

1h 33m 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 Marion, IN covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, I 74, North Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $11.93 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 53.2 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Marion, 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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