Origin
Loogootee, IN
Afternoon in Loogootee on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loogootee, 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
1h 1m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loogootee, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Loogootee, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, North John F Kennedy Avenue, Bloomfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Loogootee, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m, 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 13 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 29.6 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 17.1 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
46.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward SR 45 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 45 South
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| North John F Kennedy Avenue | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Bloomfield Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Atwater Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loogootee, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on US 231
17 mi
·
22 min
·
North John F Kennedy Avenue
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto I 69
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward SR 45 South
Use the slight right lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomfield Road
6
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
7
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Walnut Street
8
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street
9
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Dunn Street
10
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Atwater Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
12
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Loogootee, IN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Loogootee, 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
$7.83 one way
$15.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Newark, IN
25 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
3 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 1m 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 Loogootee, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North John F Kennedy Avenue, Bloomfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Loogootee, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Loogootee, 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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