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Trip from Hall, 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

56m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hall, IN, IN

Hall, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 33-mile drive from Hall, Indiana, to Bloomington, Indiana, takes about 56 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll spend about 62% of your time on highways, making it a quick and efficient journey through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a quick getaway or an easy commute. There are no designated stops on this route, so you can enjoy the uninterrupted flow from start to finish. Consider this a practical, no-fuss option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 62% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on I-69, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. You'll also navigate sections of SR 39 and North Walnut Street, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, the drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic vistas, allowing for a consistent and predictable journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Hall Road.

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 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (SR 142): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Hall Road

Turn left onto North Hall Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | SR 142

At end of road, turn left onto SR 142

Navigation decision point

5
11.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 39 / State Road 39

Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 69
5
27.5 mi into trip | ~46m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 12.6 mi 13m
SR 39 5.5 mi 7m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
SR 142 2.3 mi 4m
North Kivett Road 1.9 mi 7m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
North Hall Road 1.3 mi 4m
Morton Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 12.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hall, IN and Bloomington, IN.

1

Start on West Hurt Road

10 ft · 6 sec · West Hurt Road
2

Turn left onto North Hall Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · North Hall Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto West McClure Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West McClure Road
4

Continue on North Kivett Road

349 ft · 15 sec · North Kivett Road
5

Continue on North Kivett Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · North Kivett Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto SR 142

2.3 mi · 4 min · SR 142
7

Turn right onto SR 39

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 39
8

Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 39; SR 67
9

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
12

Continue on SR 39

175 ft · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14

Merge onto I 69

13 mi · 13 min · I 69
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
16

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
17

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
18

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
19

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
20

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
21

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Hall, IN · 34m into the drive

city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsville, IN

17 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.

Popular next leg

Martinsville, IN to Bloomington, IN

20.6 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Sunny Slopes, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Hall, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomington, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bloomington, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.66 $11.33
premium $4.89 $6.35 $12.70
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hall, IN

Afternoon in Hall on Friday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Martinsville, IN

17 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Hall, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 33 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 39, North Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Hall, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.16 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 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (SR 142): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hall, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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