The drive from Bloomington, IN to Pleasant, IN covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 46, US 50, SR 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.6 miles on SR 46.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.85 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
47.5 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 95 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 95 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.6 miles on SR 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and US 50. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Pleasant, IN is easy. At 2h 21m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.1 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|South Mitchell Street
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
Navigation decision point
5
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
80.5 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|SR 129
Turn left onto SR 129
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
95 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 46
37.6 mi
52m
US 50
20 mi
29m
SR 7
14.9 mi
22m
SR 129
14.4 mi
25m
US Highway 50
3.9 mi
5m
East 3rd Street
2.6 mi
3m
East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
South Adams Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 37.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Pleasant, 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
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Dunn Street
4
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East Atwater Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
438 ft·9 sec·South Mitchell Street
6
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi·3 min·East 3rd Street
7
Continue on SR 46
15 mi·16 min·SR 46
8
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
23 mi·35 min·SR 46; SR 135
9
Continue on SR 7
15 mi·22 min·SR 7
10
Turn left onto US 50
3.9 mi·5 min·US Highway 50
11
Enter roundabout onto US 50
137 ft·2 sec·US 50
12
Continue on US 50
20 mi·29 min·US 50
13
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129
0.5 mi·43 sec·South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 129
14 mi·25 min·SR 129
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto SR 250
77 ft·3 sec·State Road 250
16
Turn right
36 ft·2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 47.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.6 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant, 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 95 miles and 2h 21m.
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 SR 46 for about 37.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from Bloomington, IN
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.31
$32.61
premium
$4.89
$18.28
$36.56
diesel
$5.61
$20.97
$41.95
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: 33.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVBOLT Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.31
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.30
$6.08
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
Afternoon
in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pleasant, IN
Afternoon
in Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 21m 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 Pleasant, IN covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, US 50, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $14.85 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 Pleasant, IN is easy. At 2h 21m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.1 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Pleasant, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
