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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Rising Sun, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

107.4 mi

173 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Rising Sun, IN covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 262 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 $16.79 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 107.4 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 16 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 Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Rising Sun, IN is easy. At 2h 38m with 97% 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 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | East 3rd Street

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 50 / US Highway 50

Turn left onto US 50 / US Highway 50

Navigation decision point

6
107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | North Walnut Street

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 37.6 mi 52m
US 50 32.3 mi 46m
SR 262 15 mi 26m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
US Highway 50 3.9 mi 5m
East 3rd Street 2.6 mi 3m
East Atwater Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
South Dunn Street 0.1 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 Rising Sun, 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

Continue on US 50; SR 129

12 mi · 16 min · US 50; SR 129
14

Turn right onto SR 262

15 mi · 26 min · SR 262
15

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

135 ft · 5 sec · North Walnut Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

North Walnut 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 16m 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rising Sun, 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 107.4 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 53.7 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 16m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Vernon, IN

54 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

Nineveh, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Vernon, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rising Sun, IN

The final approach into Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.79 one way

$33.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.44 $36.87
premium $4.89 $20.67 $41.34
diesel $5.61 $23.71 $47.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.28 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.40 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.04 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

3:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Rising Sun, IN

Late night in Rising Sun on Friday

Local time

3:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

3 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 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Rising Sun, IN covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 46, US 50, SR 262. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.7 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 $16.79 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Rising Sun, IN is easy. At 2h 38m with 97% 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 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Rising Sun, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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