Origin
Crothersville, IN
Late night in Crothersville on Saturday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crothersville, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crothersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Crothersville, IN to Bloomington, IN is 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m via I 65 and Van Buren Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing Indiana for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive that's generally straightforward, making it a convenient option for a short excursion or an addition to a longer journey. With a duration under two hours and a modest fuel cost, this route offers a practical way to travel between these two Hoosier State locations without significant time or financial commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a 42% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 26.7 miles on I 65, providing a period of consistent cruising. As you transition from the interstate, the route incorporates Van Buren Street and Jonathan Moore Pike, introducing a more varied driving experience. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll encounter different road types and potentially varying speed limits, keeping the journey engaging without being overly challenging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
47 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
5
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Crothersville, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
30.7 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 26.7 mi | 28m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 16 mi | 23m |
| North Armstrong Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| SR 250 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 26.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on US 31
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Armstrong Street
2
Turn right onto SR 250
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 250
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Merge onto SR 46
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
8
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
9
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
10
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Crothersville, IN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Crothersville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Nashville, IN
33 mi in
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
20 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 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 Crothersville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Crothersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.21 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Crothersville, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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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