The drive from Bloomington, IN to Vevay, IN covers 102.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 3, SR 7 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 $16.04 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 102.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 102.6 miles, with most of the trip on SR 46 and SR 3. 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 22 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 3. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 31m 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 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
6
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 46
37.6 mi
52m
SR 3
20.2 mi
30m
SR 7
18.6 mi
28m
Park Avenue
17.8 mi
26m
East 3rd Street
2.6 mi
3m
Cragmont Street
1.7 mi
2m
SR 56
1.6 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 37.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Vevay, 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
20 mi·29 min·SR 3; SR 7
14
Turn slight right onto SR 7
425 ft·7 sec·SR 7
15
Turn right onto SR 7
1.7 mi·2 min·Cragmont Street
16
Turn left onto SR 56
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 421; SR 56
431 ft·11 sec·Harrison Street
18
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
346 ft·5 sec·East 2nd Street
19
Continue on SR 56
18 mi·26 min·Park Avenue
20
Continue on SR 56
1.6 mi·2 min·SR 56
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 56
53 ft·1 sec·Ferry Street
22
Arrive at destination
SR 56
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 13m 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vevay, 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 102.6 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 SR 46 for about 37.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.3 mi from Bloomington, IN
· 1h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.61
$35.22
premium
$4.89
$19.74
$39.49
diesel
$5.61
$22.65
$45.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
College Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
GetGo Cafe + Markety - Tesla Supercharger
Columbus, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Madison
Madison, IN
EV Connect
4 DCFC
ANDY MOHR HYUND SERVICE
Bloomington, IN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ANDY MOHR HYUND SALES 1
Bloomington, IN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Curry Auto Center
Bloomington, IN
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.98
$4.10
EV Truck/SUV
41
0
$14.36
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vevay, IN
Morning
in Vevay on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 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 31m 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 Vevay, IN covers 102.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, SR 3, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.3 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 $16.04 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Vevay, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
