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Trip from Hamilton, IN to Bloomington, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

102.9 mi

166 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown Hamilton, IN, IN

Hamilton, IN

Petra Reid

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 65, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.4 miles from Hamilton, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 38.3 mi 42m
I 65 22.1 mi 24m
I 465 13.7 mi 15m
North Jackson Street 11.5 mi 16m
US 421 4.6 mi 6m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
West County Road 400 North 2.7 mi 4m
IN-47 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 38.3 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North County Road 600 West

51 ft · 7 sec · North County Road 600 West
2

Turn left onto SR 38

2.7 mi · 4 min · West County Road 400 North
3

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 421; SR 39
4

Turn slight left onto US 421; SR 39

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Kyger Street
5

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

12 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street
6

Turn right onto SR 47

2.0 mi · 3 min · IN-47
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Indianapolis
8

Merge onto I 65

16 mi · 17 min · I 65
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
11

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 69

38 mi · 42 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

Trip Plan

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 51.4 miles from Hamilton, IN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 23 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, IN

This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hamilton, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

51 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

Zionsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Hamilton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitestown, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.7

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.6 mi

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.4

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.7

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 51.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.4

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 102.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 51.4

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 97.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
21.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp toward Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward Indianapolis
6
37.8 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43.7 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.09 one way

$32.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.66 $35.33
premium $4.89 $19.80 $39.60
diesel $5.61 $22.72 $45.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Hamilton, IN

Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

21 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

2h 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

102.9 mi in 2h 10m, mostly highway — 38.3 mi of that is on I 69.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 102.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 21.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Hamilton, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

21.3 mi in | ~33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 21.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 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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