Origin
Bristol, IN
Morning in Bristol on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, IN to Bloomington, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
220.4 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 220.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, I 69, South Michigan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.46 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
110.2 miles from Bristol, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 220.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.1 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 220.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.1 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 150.1 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
6
137.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
150.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
7
150.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West
7
175.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bristol, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
26.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 99.1 mi | 2h 4m |
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 42m |
| South Michigan Street | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| I 465 | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Shore Manor Drive | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 17 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 99.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 15
18 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Division Street
2
Turn left onto SR 120
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Vistula Street
3
Continue on SR 120
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shore Manor Drive
4
Turn left onto CR 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 17
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
7
Merge onto US 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
9
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
10
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
11
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue on US 31
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 31
13
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
14
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
15
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
16
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
17
Turn right onto US 31
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 31
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 31
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 31
Exit 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 465
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 69
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
25
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
26
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
27
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
28
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
29
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
30
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
31
Arrive at 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 110.2 miles from Bristol, IN, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 45m
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 Bristol, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bristol, IN
This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, 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 US 31 for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.2 mi from Bristol, IN · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 110.2 miles from Bristol, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
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
$34.46 one way
$68.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
| Efficient EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.86 | $14.11 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
4h 34m 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 Bristol, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 220.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 69, South Michigan 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 110.2 miles from Bristol, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.46 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 220.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.1 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 150.1 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bristol, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
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