Origin
Edgewood, IN
Late night in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 46.8-mile drive from Edgewood, IN to Bloomington, IN is easily accomplished in about an hour, making it an ideal day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with a projected fuel cost of around $7. You'll primarily navigate I-69, North Walnut Street, and East Edgewood Avenue. Given its short duration and efficiency, this trip is best enjoyed without an overnight split, offering flexibility for your schedule. It's a simple, direct journey within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Indiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 46.8-mile journey, with 78% of the route utilizing interstate conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.3 miles on I-69, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, you will transition onto local roads like North Walnut Street and East Edgewood Avenue as you approach your destination. This mix means you can maintain good speed for a significant portion, with a brief shift in driving character closer to Bloomington.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Edgewood Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Edgewood Avenue
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~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
4
45.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
46.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
North Dunn Street
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 36.3 mi | 39m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Edgewood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bluff Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Edgewood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Southport Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 36.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on East Dudley Avenue
77 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Dudley Avenue
2
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Edgewood Avenue
4
Continue on West Edgewood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Edgewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Bluff Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluff Road
6
Turn right onto West Southport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Southport Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 69
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 69
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
10
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
11
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
12
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
13
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
14
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
15
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Edgewood, IN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Edgewood, 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
$7.32 one way
$14.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
23 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Edgewood, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Walnut Street, East Edgewood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Edgewood, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.32 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 drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Edgewood, 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 OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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