Origin
Bourbon, IN
Evening in Bourbon on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
173 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourbon, IN
Chad Populis
Bloomington, IN
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
The drive from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 173 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, State Road 25, East 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.28 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
86.5 miles from Bourbon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 173 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 602 East 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 226th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on West Center Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto State Road 25
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
State Road 25
4
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 9th Street
5
Continue on 602 East 9th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
602 East 9th Street
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight left onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
8
Turn left
67 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
9
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
10
Turn left
322 ft
·
51 sec
11
Continue straight
322 ft
·
25 sec
12
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
13
Turn right
13 mi
·
17 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 465, US 31 South
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 West
16
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 465 South
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
19
Continue straight
38 mi
·
42 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue, Walnut Street
21
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
22
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
23
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 10th Street
24
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
25
Turn left onto East 4th Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
26
Turn straight
98 ft
·
7 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
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 86.5 miles from Bourbon, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bourbon, 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 Bourbon, IN
This is one driving day of about 173 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourbon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Bourbon, IN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Bourbon, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
The final approach into Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.28 one way
$52.55 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Evening in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m 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 Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 173 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, State Road 25, East 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 miles from Bourbon, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.28 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bourbon, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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