Origin
Edgewood, IN
Evening in Edgewood on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
Fair
4 stations
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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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.
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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Evening in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
SW 3 mph
0% chance
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
21 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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