The drive from Long Beach, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112 miles from Long Beach, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Long Beach, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 24m, 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 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 130 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 224 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
27.6 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
6
28.3 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 W...
7
28.4 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
158.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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.
7
179.4 mi into trip|~3h 29m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Long Beach, IN and Bloomington, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Chicago.
Indianapolis
27.6 mi in|~41m
Chicago
28.3 mi in|~42m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi
2h 21m
I 69
38.3 mi
42m
I 465
13.7 mi
15m
I 94
13 mi
14m
I 65
5.9 mi
6m
Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.6 mi
7m
North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
4m
US-12
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 130 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
137 ft·6 sec·Claremont Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
122 ft·5 sec·Somerset Road
3
Continue on Somerset Road
209 ft·13 sec·Somerset Road
4
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
0.2 mi·46 sec·Oriole Trail
5
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
0.2 mi·31 sec·Avondale Drive
6
Continue on North Karwick Road
0.4 mi·1 min·North Karwick Road
7
Turn right onto US 12
1.2 mi·1 min·US-12
8
Continue on US 12
0.9 mi·1 min·2nd Street
9
Continue on US 12
0.3 mi·43 sec·West Michigan Boulevard
10
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi·1 min·East Michigan Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
12
Continue on US 12
1.1 mi·2 min·US-12
13
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi·11 sec·US-12
14
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi·2 min·West Dunes Highway
15
Turn left onto SR 520
0.2 mi·31 sec·Maple Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
5.6 mi·7 min·Gary-Michigan City Highway
17
Turn left onto North Tremont Road
0.3 mi·52 sec·North Tremont Road
18
Continue on County Road 100 East
0.1 mi·24 sec·County Road 100 East
19
Turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi·23 sec·SR 49
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
21
Merge onto I 94
13 mi·14 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·51 sec
Exit 12Toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 65 South: IndianapolisUse the slight left lane.
25
Merge onto I 65
130 mi·2 hr 21 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi·6 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
28
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
29
Merge onto I 465
14 mi·15 min·I 465
30
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 69
38 mi·42 min·I 69
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
33
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi·4 min·North Walnut Street
34
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
35
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West 10th Street
36
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dunn Street
37
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft·15 sec·East 4th Street
38
Turn straight
99 ft·7 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Long Beach, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, IN
This is one driving day of about 224 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Long Beach, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 130 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Long Beach, IN
· 2h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112 miles from Long Beach, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
$20
near mile 15.4
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.02 one way
$70.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.45
$76.90
premium
$4.89
$43.11
$86.21
diesel
$5.61
$49.46
$98.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Long Beach, IN
Late night
in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mulberry, IN
112 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Long Beach, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 224 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Long Beach, IN and Bloomington, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Chicago.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
