Trip from Bloomington, IN to Stockton, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

31.3 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 16m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

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

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Stockton, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Stockton, IN covers 31.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Porter Ridge Road, SR 48, Freedom Arney Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Porter Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Porter Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 31.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (East Kirkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (Porter Ridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Indiana Avenue

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Kirkwood Avenue

Turn left onto East Kirkwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

12.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | Porter Ridge Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Porter Ridge Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

19.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | Freedom Road

At end of road, turn left onto Freedom Road

Navigation decision point

21.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

At end of road, turn right onto US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Porter Ridge Road	5.4 mi	8m
SR 48	4.9 mi	7m
Freedom Arney Road	4 mi	9m
SR 43	3.9 mi	5m
Stockton Road	3.5 mi	13m
Steubenville Road	2.2 mi	5m
West 3rd Street	2.2 mi	3m
New Hope Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Porter Ridge Road — 5.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Stockton, IN.

Start on this road

99 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

361 ft · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue

Turn left onto East Kirkwood Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Kirkwood Avenue

Turn left onto South Adams Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Adams Street

Continue on West 3rd Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

Continue on SR 48

4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 48

Continue on SR 43

3.9 mi · 5 min · SR 43

Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Porter Ridge Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Porter Ridge Road

5.2 mi · 8 min · Porter Ridge Road

Continue on Vilas Road

422 ft · 15 sec · Vilas Road

Turn left onto New Hope Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road

At end of road, turn left onto Freedom Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Freedom Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 231; SR 67

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US Highway 231

Turn left onto Freedom Arney Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Freedom Arney Road

At end of road, turn right onto Freedom Arney Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Freedom Arney Road

Turn right onto Steubenville Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Steubenville Road

Turn left onto Stockton Road

3.5 mi · 13 min · Stockton Road

At end of road, turn right onto Dalton Road

87 ft · 3 sec · Dalton Road

Arrive at destination

Dalton Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.6 mi from Bloomington, IN · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, IN

16 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

Middlebury, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stockton, IN

The final approach into Stockton, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.89 one way

$9.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.37	$10.75
premium	$4.89	$6.02	$12.05
diesel	$5.61	$6.91	$13.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.4	$3.29	$1.50
Efficient EV	7.8	$2.74	$1.25
EV Truck/SUV	12.5	$4.38	$2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

6:17 PM

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

Stockton, IN

Evening in Stockton on Thursday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Newark, IN

16 mi in

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

9 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

1h 5m 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 Stockton, IN covers 31.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Porter Ridge Road, SR 48, Freedom Arney Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $4.89 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 route from Bloomington, IN to Stockton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Stockton, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Stockton, IN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomington, IN

Stockton, IN

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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