Origin
Cedar Grove, IN
Evening in Cedar Grove on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, IN
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Blooming Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brookville Avenue, SR 1, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Brookville Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m, 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 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brookville Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52 / Brookville Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is easy. At 21m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52 / Brookville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (Stone Church Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52 / Brookville Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Brookville Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 1
Turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Stone Church Road
Turn left onto Stone Church Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brookville Avenue | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| SR 1 | 6 mi | 10m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stone Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brookville Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, IN and Blooming Grove, IN.
1
Start on 4th Street
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto US 52
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brookville Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 1
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 1
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Stone Church Road
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stone Church Road
5
Arrive at destination
Stone Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.6 mi from Cedar Grove, IN · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from Cedar Grove, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, IN
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, 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
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Blooming Grove, IN
Evening in Blooming Grove on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brookville Avenue, SR 1, 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Cedar Grove, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.05 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.
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is easy. At 21m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52 / Brookville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (Stone Church Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Grove, IN to Blooming Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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