Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Shelbyville, IN
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The drive from Bloomington, IN to Shelbyville, IN covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 44, I 69, SR 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on State Road 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Shelbyville, IN covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
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 57.9 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 44 | 18.5 mi | 28m |
| I 69 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 44 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East King Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Jefferson Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Miller Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Colescott Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Shelbyville, IN.
Start on this road
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto SR 252
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto SR 44
Enter roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
Continue on West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
Turn right onto East King Street
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
Continue on East King Street
Continue on SR 44
Turn left onto SR 44
Turn right onto SR 44
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 44
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Bloomington, IN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Shelbyville, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
76°F
Brooklyn, IN
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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