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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Rockport, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

81.9 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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city in and county seat of Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Rockport, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Rockport, IN covers 81.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 59, West State Road 46, State Road 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on SR 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 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

40.9 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Rockport, IN covers 81.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Walnut Street

Turn right onto North Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
38.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | SR 59

Turn right onto SR 59

Navigation decision point

4
77 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | County Road 460N

Turn left onto County Road 460N

Navigation decision point

5
77.7 mi into trip | ~2h in | B'Dale Road

At end of road, turn right onto B'Dale Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 59 26.8 mi 40m
West State Road 46 20.4 mi 29m
State Road 46 7.8 mi 11m
US Highway 36 5.9 mi 8m
West State Road 45 46 Bypass 5.7 mi 10m
US 41 4.9 mi 7m
B'Dale Road 4.2 mi 10m
North Walnut Street 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 59 — 26.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Rockport, 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

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
5

Turn left onto SR 45; SR 46

159 ft · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
6

Continue on SR 45; SR 46

5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass
7

Turn slight right onto SR 46

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Merge onto SR 46

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
9

Continue on SR 46

7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
10

Continue on SR 46

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
11

Turn right onto SR 46

20 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46
12

Turn right onto SR 59

27 mi · 40 min · SR 59
13

Turn left onto US 36

5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 36
14

Continue on US 36

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Ohio Street
15

Turn right onto US 41

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 41
16

Turn left onto County Road 460N

419 ft · 11 sec · County Road 460N
17

Continue on County Road 208

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 208
18

Continue on Smith Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Smith Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto B'Dale Road

4.2 mi · 10 min · B'Dale Road
20

Arrive at destination

B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

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 40.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 18 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockport, 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 81.9 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 59 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.9 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Eel River, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eel River, IN

41 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

Spencer, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eel River, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockport, IN

The final approach into Rockport, 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 Rockport, IN.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.5

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

0.3 mi

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, IN

0.5 mi

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.5

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.8

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.5

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124203299

Maurizio's Pizza & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18124469191

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Don chuy mexican restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128764070

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 5.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.80 one way

$25.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.06 $28.12
premium $4.89 $15.76 $31.52
diesel $5.61 $18.08 $36.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockport, IN

Late night in Rockport on Saturday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Clear

S 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 9:51PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

21 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 11m 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 Rockport, IN covers 81.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 59, West State Road 46, State Road 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.9 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 $12.80 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 is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Rockport, 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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