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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Smyrna, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

80.8 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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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Smyrna, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Smyrna, IN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 46, SR 7, SR 3 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 $12.63 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

40.4 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 80.8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and SR 7. 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 15 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 SR 7. 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Smyrna, IN is easy. At 2h 1m with 92% 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 5 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
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
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | SR 3; SR 7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | West Deputy Pike Road

Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 37.6 mi 52m
SR 7 18.5 mi 28m
SR 3 17.9 mi 26m
West Deputy Pike Road 3 mi 7m
East 3rd Street 2.6 mi 3m
East Atwater Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Jackson Street 0.2 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 Smyrna, 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

18 mi · 28 min · SR 7
10

Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7

286 ft · 4 sec · One Street
11

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Jackson Street
12

Turn straight onto SR 3; SR 7

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 3; SR 7
13

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7

18 mi · 26 min · SR 3; SR 7
14

Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road
15

Arrive at destination

West Deputy Pike Road

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 40.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 56m 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 56m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, 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 80.8 miles and 2h 1m.

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 46 for about 37.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.4 mi from Bloomington, IN · 56m into the drive

city in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, IN

40 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

Maumee, IN

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smyrna, IN

The final approach into Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

0.5 mi

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Vernon, Indiana

0.5 mi

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18123468183

Visit website

Las chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123527900

Visit website

Segoku Hibachi and Sushi Express

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129795156

Nash's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+18129792164

Visit website

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–10:30 pm

+18123465555

Visit website

Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.3

Nashville, Indiana

+18125778565

Visit website

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

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

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.63 one way

$25.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.87 $27.74
premium $4.89 $15.55 $31.10
diesel $5.61 $17.84 $35.68

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: 28.3 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 $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Night in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

11:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smyrna, IN

Night in Smyrna on Thursday

Local time

11:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Columbus, IN

40 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

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 1m 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 Smyrna, IN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, SR 7, SR 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $12.63 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 Smyrna, IN is easy. At 2h 1m with 92% 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 Smyrna, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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