Origin
Concord, IN
Afternoon in Concord on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, IN to Bloomington, IN
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
200.1 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Bloomington, IN
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 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 1, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.39 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.1 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 200.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 176 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 176 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 1. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near I 69.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.1 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: at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
132.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
133.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
155.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
194.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m 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 | 176 mi | 3h 14m |
| SR 1 | 13 mi | 19m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Spencer Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 176 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on CR 51
181 ft
·
12 sec
·
County Road 51
2
Turn right onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
3
Turn right onto CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
4
Continue on CR 59
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Spencer Street
5
Continue on SR 1
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 1
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 69 South
7
Merge onto I 69
114 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
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 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
39 mi
·
44 min
·
I 69
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use 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
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 100.1 miles from Concord, IN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 2h 2m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, IN
This is one driving day of about 200.1 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, 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 I 69 for about 176 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Concord, IN · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.1 miles from Concord, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.39 one way
$60.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.50 | $67.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.77 | $75.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Wayne, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Wayne, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Wayne, IN
Tesla
10 DCFC
Switch Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Fishers, IN
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer 125 (Fort Wayne, IN)
Fort Wayne, IN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Meijer-Meijer 154 (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Mercedes Benz of Fort Wayne - DCFC
Fort Wayne, IN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Fishers
Fishers, IN
EV Connect
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
Tesla: 4
Non-Networked: 2
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 1 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
5 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
3h 59m 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 Concord, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 1, 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 100.1 miles from Concord, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.1 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: at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Concord, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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