Trip from Bloomington, IN to Turkey Creek, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

213.7 mi

344 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 12m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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 Turkey Creek, IN covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, State Road 4, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 200.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

106.9 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 213.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 213.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and State Road 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 200.1 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 16 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 200.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and State Road 4. You will hit about 11 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 213.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

5

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

65 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

6

69.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

205.5 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 4: Ashley, Hudson

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

Exit 340 Toward SR 4: Ashley, Hudson

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	200.1 mi	3h 40m
State Road 4	4.7 mi	8m
North Walnut Street	4.4 mi	6m
South Bronson Road	2 mi	3m
East State Street	1.4 mi	2m
East 7th Street	0.4 mi	1m
South Indiana Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
West Turkey Creek Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 200.1 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Turkey Creek, 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

4.4 mi · 6 min · North Walnut Street

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

6

Merge onto I 69

48 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

7

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

111 mi · 2 hr · I 69

Use the straight lane.

10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

25 mi · 27 min · I 69

11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 340 Toward SR 4: Ashley, Hudson

12

Turn left onto SR 4

1.4 mi · 2 min · East State Street

13

Continue on SR 4

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Road 4

14

At end of road, turn right onto SR 327

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Bronson Road

15

Turn left onto West Turkey Creek Road

361 ft · 9 sec · West Turkey Creek Road

16

Arrive at destination

West Turkey Creek Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 106.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.1 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 47 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.9 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turkey Creek, 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 213.7 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Bloomington, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 200.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.9 mi from Bloomington, IN · 2h 3m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

107 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knox, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.9 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 200.1 miles.

Arriving in Turkey Creek, IN

The final approach into Turkey Creek, 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 Turkey Creek, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anderson, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 91.6

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 167.9

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.4 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 91.6

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

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

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 183.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

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

$33.41 one way

$66.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.68	$73.36
premium	$4.89	$41.12	$82.25
diesel	$5.61	$47.18	$94.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.1	0	$22.44	$10.26
Efficient EV	53.4	0	$18.70	$8.55
EV Truck/SUV	85.5	1	$29.92	$13.68

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

4:20 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

Turkey Creek, IN

Afternoon in Turkey Creek on Friday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

107 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

10 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Turkey Creek, IN covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, State Road 4, North Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.9 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 $33.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Bloomington, IN to Turkey Creek, 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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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Turkey Creek, 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

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Turkey Creek, IN

Nearby Places

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The Hive Coffee House

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

King Gyros Restaurant

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Cul De Sac Kitchen

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Carnitas El Tarasco

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

The Hive Coffee House

The Light House coffee bar

Well Grounded Cafe

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVBOLT Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomington, IN

Turkey Creek, IN

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

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