Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Blooming Grove, IN
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Blooming Grove, IN
Dominik Gawlik
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Fishers to Blooming Grove, you are looking at a manageable 76.9-mile journey across the Indiana Midwest. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, it is a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. Because the trip is relatively short and direct, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the route provides a straightforward connection between these two Hoosier communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, blending local navigation with segments of interstate travel. You will spend about 39% of your time on highways, utilizing I-69 to make efficient progress during the busier sections of your trip. The drive includes a notable 18-mile stretch along East Main Street, which stands as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the road personality to shift as you transition from the familiarity of State Street and East Main Street into the more open stretches of the interstate. It is a practical, functional drive that rewards you with a steady pace until you reach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
15.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
7
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward New Palestine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward New Palestine
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Blooming Grove, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
New Palestine
16 mi in
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~20m
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via US 52
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 18 mi | 26m |
| State Street | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| I 69 | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 52 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Vine Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| East 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 18 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Blooming Grove, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 52
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 52
Toward New Palestine
Use the right lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 52
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
12
Continue on US 52; SR 44
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 2nd Street
13
Continue on SR 44
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Street
14
Turn left onto SR 44
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 1; SR 44
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 5th Street
16
Turn right onto SR 1
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vine Street
17
Turn right onto Stone Church Road
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stone Church Road
18
Arrive at destination
Stone Church Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though traveling mid-morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid peak local traffic. You likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops given the short duration, but keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Because the route relies heavily on East Main Street and State Street, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you move through different municipal zones. Utilizing I-69 effectively will be your best strategy for maintaining your schedule. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level.
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 38.4 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 76.9 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 54m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Main Street for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Fishers, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, IN
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.68 one way
$23.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.52 | $29.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Blooming Grove, IN
Evening in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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 54m 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 Fishers, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, State Street, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Fishers, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.68 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 76.9 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Blooming Grove, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
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