Trip from Bloomington, IN to Skelton, IN

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

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 19m ★

6 AM

2h 29m

8 AM

2h 49m

10 AM

2h 36m

12 PM

2h 34m

3 PM

2h 37m

5 PM

2h 48m

8 PM

2h 23m

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 Skelton, IN covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 64, County Road 250 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.70 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

56.6 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 28m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 113.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.5 miles on I 69.

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.

I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.

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 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Dunn Street

Turn left onto South Dunn Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street

Turn right onto East 3rd 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

87 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 33 Toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingb...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bloomington, IN and Skelton, IN, road signs point toward Oakland City and Huntingburg.

Oakland City

87 mi in | ~1h 36m

Huntingburg

87 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	83.5 mi	1h 29m
SR 64	20.9 mi	32m
County Road 250 North	2.2 mi	8m
Bloomfield Road	1.6 mi	2m
West 2nd Street	0.9 mi	1m
East 3rd Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South College Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
County Road 965	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 83.5 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

81 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec

Exit 33 Toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

12

Turn right onto SR 64

21 mi · 32 min · SR 64

13

Turn left onto County Road 965

0.1 mi · 34 sec · County Road 965

14

Continue on County Road 250 North

2.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 250 North

15

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 2 min · this road

16

Turn slight left

1.9 mi · 7 min

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 56.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 25 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skelton, 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 113.2 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Bloomington, IN · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Graham, IN

57 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

Clear Creek, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

Arriving in Skelton, IN

The final approach into Skelton, 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 Skelton, 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.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 66.4

View on nps.gov

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 82

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.70 one way

$35.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.43	$38.86
premium	$4.89	$21.78	$43.57
diesel	$5.61	$24.99	$49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.89	$5.43
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.85	$7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Late night in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

1:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Skelton, IN

Late night in Skelton on Friday

Local time

12:54 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 28m 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 Skelton, IN covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 64, County Road 250 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.6 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 $17.70 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.