The drive from Bloomington, IN to Pigeon, IN covers 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, US 231, West 6th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.79 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
47.3 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Pigeon, IN covers 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 Effort5/10
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 94.6 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
32.9 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
5
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 50; US 150; US 231 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Pigeon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
Crane
32.9 mi in|~38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
29.3 mi
31m
US 231
23.1 mi
30m
West 6th Street
17.5 mi
20m
Mill Street
14.3 mi
16m
SR 62
4.1 mi
7m
Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
2m
East County Road 1500 North
1 mi
3m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Pigeon, 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
0.2 mi·44 sec·South College Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
7
Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi·2 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
27 mi·28 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 87Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
12
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·2 sec
13
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi·23 min·US 231
14
Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
14 mi·16 min·Mill Street
16
Continue on US 231; SR 56
6.1 mi·7 min·US 231; SR 56
17
Turn right onto US 231; SR 56
18 mi·20 min·West 6th Street
18
Turn right onto SR 62
4.1 mi·7 min·SR 62
19
Turn right onto Railroad Street
528 ft·23 sec·Railroad Street
20
Continue on East County Road 1500 North
1.0 mi·3 min·East County Road 1500 North
21
Continue on North Base Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Base Road
22
Turn right onto County Road 1475 North
0.7 mi·2 min·County Road 1475 North
23
Arrive at destination
County Road 1475 North
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 47.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pigeon, 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 94.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Bloomington, IN
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pigeon, IN
The final approach into Pigeon, 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 Pigeon, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.24
$32.48
premium
$4.89
$18.20
$36.41
diesel
$5.61
$20.89
$41.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pigeon, IN
Morning
in Pigeon on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 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 2m 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 Pigeon, IN covers 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 231, West 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 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 $14.79 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 94.6 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Pigeon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
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
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
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National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
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