Origin
Bright, IN
Afternoon in Bright on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
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 Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 46, Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.43 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Bright, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near North Dearborn Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (North Dearborn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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North Dearborn Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
Navigation decision point
7
9.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 134A
Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
4
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
10th Street
Turn left onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
105.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 29.5 mi | 31m |
| SR 46 | 21.6 mi | 31m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| SR 3 | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Dearborn Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| SR 1 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 29.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bright, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on this road
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
North Dearborn Road
4
Turn right onto SR 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 1
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 74
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 134A
Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
8
Continue on SR 3
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 3
9
Continue on SR 46
12 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 46
10
Continue on 25th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street
11
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 650 East
12
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50 North
13
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North National Road
14
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
10th Street
15
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
17
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
18
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
19
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
20
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
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South Indiana Avenue
21
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 52.6 miles from Bright, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 8m 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
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 Bright, 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 Bright, IN
This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bright, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 29.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Bright, IN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.6 miles from Bright, 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
$16.43 one way
$32.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
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: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 13 mph
14% chance
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
2h 23m 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 Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 46, Van Buren Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Bright, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.43 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (North Dearborn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bright, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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