Origin
Brooklyn, IN
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.7-mile drive from Brooklyn to Bloomington, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-69, with portions on Henderson Ford Road and North Walnut Street, giving it a highway-focused profile. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can complete this journey in a single day. The Midwest scenery provides a familiar backdrop for this short but efficient drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's about 66% highway, dominated by I-69 for a significant 20.9-mile stretch. This means you'll experience mostly efficient travel with higher speed limits. As you transition off the interstate onto Henderson Ford Road and then North Walnut Street, the character will shift towards more local road driving. While not overly technical, these sections will likely involve lower speeds and more frequent intersections as you approach your destination. It’s a practical route designed for straightforward transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Henderson Ford Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mill Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m 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: near the start (East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Centenary Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Mill Street
Turn left onto East Mill Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Centenary Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Centenary Road
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Dunn Street
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Henderson Ford Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Centenary Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on North Church Street
218 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto East Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Mill Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Centenary Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Centenary Road
4
Turn right onto Henderson Ford Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Henderson Ford Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
8
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
9
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
10
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
11
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
12
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
13
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
44m 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 Brooklyn, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 31.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Henderson Ford Road, 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 15.9 miles from Brooklyn, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Centenary Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brooklyn, IN to Bloomington, 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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