Origin
Harrison, IN
Evening in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, IN
Atahan Demir
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 46, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Road 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Harrison, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
SR 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 42m 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 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (SR 59 / State Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Navigation decision point
5
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
23.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Road 46 | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| State Route 59 | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 41 | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| SR 63 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Morgan Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Bolton Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bolton Road
2
Turn left onto SR 63
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 63
3
Continue on US 41
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 41
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
7
Turn right onto SR 59
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 46
9
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morgan Street
10
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
11
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temperance Street
12
Continue on SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 46
13
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
14
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
15
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
17
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
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 33.4 miles from Harrison, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 66.8 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 48m 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 22m
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, IN
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrison, 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 SR 46 for about 20.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Harrison, IN · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 64.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Harrison, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomington, 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
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
13 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 42m 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 Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Road 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Harrison, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.44 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 1h 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (SR 59 / State Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Harrison, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
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