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Trip from Brownstown, IN to Bloomington, IN

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brownstown, IN, IN

Brownstown, IN

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Downtown Bloomington, IN, IN

Bloomington, IN

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

The drive from Brownstown, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Gospel Street, SR 37, West Zoo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.36 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

30.8 miles from Brownstown, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 61.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Zoo Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Zoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Zoo Road

Turn right onto West Zoo Road

Navigation decision point

4
16.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
16.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
16.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Gospel Street 39.3 mi 48m
SR 37 13.2 mi 21m
West Zoo Road 2.8 mi 8m
South Old State Road 37 2.7 mi 4m
South Henderson Street 1.9 mi 4m
South Walnut Street 1 mi 2m
East Winslow Road 0.2 mi <1m
South Indiana Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Gospel Street — 39.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownstown, IN and Bloomington, IN.

1

Start on North Browns Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Browns Road
2

Turn right onto West Zoo Road

2.8 mi · 8 min · West Zoo Road
3

Turn left onto SR 37

13 mi · 21 min · SR 37
4

Turn right onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56

259 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
5

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

0.1 mi · 8 sec · North Gospel Street
6

Continue on SR 37

39 mi · 48 min · North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto South Old State Road 37

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Old State Road 37
8

Continue on South Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Walnut Street
9

Turn right onto East Winslow Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Winslow Road
10

Turn left onto South Henderson Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · South Henderson Street
11

Continue on South Indiana Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Indiana Avenue
12

Turn right

99 ft · 7 sec
13

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 30.8 miles from Brownstown, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 61.6 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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 Brownstown, 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 Brownstown, IN

This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brownstown, 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 North Gospel Street for about 39.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Brownstown, IN · 49m into the drive

Downtown Jackson, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, IL

31 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Brownstown, 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

$9.36 one way

$18.71 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $10.31 $20.63
premium $4.80 $11.63 $23.26
diesel $5.64 $13.69 $27.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

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

Bedford

Bedford, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Hubler Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc

Bedford, IN

EV Connect

1 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: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Brownstown, IN

Evening in Brownstown on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Evening in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 16 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Along the Route

60°F

Jackson, IL

31 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 32m 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 Brownstown, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, SR 37, West Zoo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Brownstown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.36 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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Zoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Brownstown, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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