Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to New Albany, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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New Albany, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to New Albany, IN covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 37, West US Highway 150, Southeast Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.71 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
43.8 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 87.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 37 and West US Highway 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.1 miles on SR 37.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and West US Highway 150. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
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 87.7 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South College Avenue
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150 toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
83 mi in
|
~1h 47m
|
via US 150
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 39.1 mi | 48m |
| West US Highway 150 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Southeast Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| South Old State Road 37 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Walnut Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 150 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 64 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South College Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 39.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and New Albany, 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
403 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South College Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walnut Street
7
Continue on South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Old State Road 37
8
Turn left onto SR 37
39 mi
·
48 min
·
SR 37
9
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn right onto US 150
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Main Street
12
Continue on US 150
27 mi
·
31 min
·
West US Highway 150
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 150
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward New Albany
16
Continue on West 5th Street
428 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Street
17
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
18
Turn left onto State Street
434 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
19
Arrive at destination
State Street
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 43.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Albany, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 87.7 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 39.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Bloomington, IN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Albany, IN
The final approach into New Albany, 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
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
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: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
New Albany, IN
Morning in New Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
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44 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
20 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 55m 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 New Albany, IN covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 37, West US Highway 150, Southeast Main 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 43.8 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 $13.71 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 87.7 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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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