The drive from Chesterfield, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 101 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, SR 67, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.79 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.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Chesterfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 101 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 101 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 67. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Plum Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Plum Street
Turn right onto West Plum Street
Navigation decision point
6
33.4 mi into trip|~38m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
34.4 mi into trip|~39m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
8
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
95.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
62 mi
1h 10m
SR 67
31.9 mi
34m
North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
4m
North College Avenue
1 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
1m
West 10th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West Plum Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 62 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on South Washington Street
28 ft·3 sec·South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto West Plum Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·West Plum Street
3
Turn right onto SR 32
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West
0.1 mi·25 sec·North 500 East; South 1000 West
5
Turn left onto Old State Rd 67
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old State Rd 67
6
Continue on West Commerce Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Commerce Road
7
Take the ramp onto SR 67
32 mi·34 min·SR 67
Toward Indianapolis
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
39 mi·44 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
12
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi·4 min·North Walnut Street
13
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
14
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West 10th Street
15
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dunn Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft·15 sec·East 4th Street
17
Turn straight
99 ft·7 sec
18
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 50.5 miles from Chesterfield, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Chesterfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesterfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Chesterfield, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Chesterfield, IN
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.34
$34.67
premium
$4.89
$19.44
$38.87
diesel
$5.61
$22.30
$44.60
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: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.84
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Chesterfield, IN
Morning
in Chesterfield on Friday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
51 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
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
1h 59m 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 Chesterfield, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 101 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 67, 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 50.5 miles from Chesterfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chesterfield, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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