Origin
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Martinsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Martinsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, North Walnut Street, Morton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.7 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 14 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 12.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. You will hit about 11 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
5/10
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 20.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Morton Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 12.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Martinsville, 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
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
9
Continue on SR 39
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
11
Continue on SR 39
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Morgan Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Morgan Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Morgan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Martinsville, IN
Afternoon in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
29m 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 Martinsville, IN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Walnut Street, Morton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.22 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Martinsville, 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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