Trip from Meridian Hills, IN to Bloomington, IN

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 31m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 22m

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

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Meridian Hills, IN

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Bloomington, IN

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

The drive from Meridian Hills, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 Meridian Street, South Harding Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 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

29.8 miles from Meridian Hills, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 59.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Meridian Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 37.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

798 ft 601 ft

Total Climb

415 ft

Total Descent

343 ft

Highest Point

798 ft

~37.3 mi in

Elevation Range

197 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Meridian Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Meridian Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Meridian Street

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 114 Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

15.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Turn left toward I 69 South: Evansville

Navigation decision point

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	37.8 mi	42m
North Meridian Street	5.6 mi	11m
South Harding Street	4.2 mi	7m
North Walnut Street	3.2 mi	4m
North West Street	1.4 mi	4m
I 65	1.2 mi	1m
North College Avenue	1 mi	2m
Kentucky Avenue	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 37.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 75th Street

168 ft · 12 sec · East 75th Street

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

5.6 mi · 11 min · North Meridian Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West 30th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 30th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 114 Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on North West Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · North West Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

Turn right onto West Morris Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Morris Street

Turn left onto South Harding Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Old State Road 37

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

Continue on West Epler Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Epler Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Merge onto I 69

38 mi · 42 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec

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 29.8 miles from Meridian Hills, IN, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 59.7 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.8 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 11m

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 Meridian Hills, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Meridian Hills, IN

This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meridian Hills, 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 I 69 for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.8 mi from Meridian Hills, IN · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

30 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Meridian Hills, 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

$9.07 one way

$18.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.00	$19.99
premium	$4.80	$11.27	$22.54
diesel	$5.64	$13.26	$26.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.9	$6.27	$2.87
Efficient EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
EV Truck/SUV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Meridian Hills, IN

Evening in Meridian Hills on Sunday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

S 8 to 18 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Evening in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

1 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 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Meridian Hills, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, North Meridian Street, South Harding Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Meridian Hills, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.07 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.

The route from Meridian Hills, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Meridian Hills, IN to Bloomington, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bloomington, IN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Meridian Hills, IN

Bloomington, IN

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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