Origin
Geneva, IN
Evening in Geneva on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, IN to Bloomington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, IN
ZongJun Xie
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Geneva, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on Van Buren Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Buren Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vandalia Road.
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 60.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Vandalia Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vandalia Road
Turn right onto Vandalia Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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 Geneva, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Nashville
25.7 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| I 65 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Old State Road 252 | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| SR 9 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Vandalia Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road 1100 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Geneva Road
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Geneva Road
2
Turn right onto Vandalia Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Vandalia Road
3
Turn left onto Vandalia Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
5
Turn right onto Old State Road 252
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Old State Road 252
6
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Road 1100 South
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
10
Keep slight right at fork
505 ft
·
12 sec
11
Merge onto SR 46
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
12
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
13
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Geneva, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Geneva, 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
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Nashville, IN
30 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 24m 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 Geneva, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike, I 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Geneva, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.41 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 60.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Vandalia Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Geneva, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
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