Origin
Middlebury, IN
Morning in Middlebury on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury, IN
Jay Brand
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 46, State Road 246, West Temperance Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on State Road 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 59; SR 246.
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 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 246 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 59; SR 246
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 246 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto SR 246 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
38 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
39 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 46 | 19.1 mi | 30m |
| State Road 246 | 14.6 mi | 26m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Morgan Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SR 59 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 46
— 19.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on West Martz Market Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Martz Market Street
2
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 59; SR 246
3
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 59; SR 246
4
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 8th Street
5
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto SR 246
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 4th Street
7
Continue on SR 246
15 mi
·
26 min
·
State Road 246
8
Turn right onto SR 46
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Middlebury, IN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Middlebury, 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
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Spencer, IN
20 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
20 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 10m 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 Middlebury, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 46, State Road 246, West Temperance Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Middlebury, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 246 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Middlebury, 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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