Origin
Kent, IN
Afternoon in Kent on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, IN
Rory C
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.18 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
42.1 miles from Kent, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.3 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 early in the drive near SR 256 / West Main Street.
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 1h 49m drive. You will face about 8 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 (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 256 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 256 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
5
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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 Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 34.3 mi | 36m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 16 mi | 23m |
| State Road 256 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| West Main Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kent Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 34.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Kent Wall Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Wall Street
2
Turn right onto SR 256
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on SR 256
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 256
4
Continue on SR 256
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on SR 256
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 256
6
Continue on SR 256
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 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
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 42.1 miles from Kent, IN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.3 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 55m 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 Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kent, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kent, IN
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Kent, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 34.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Kent, IN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Kent, 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
$13.18 one way
$26.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.61 | $37.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Nineveh, IN
42 mi in
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
1h 49m 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 Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Kent, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.18 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 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Kent, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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