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Trip from Middletown, 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 38m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Downtown Middletown, IN, IN

Middletown, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middletown, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Road 44, I 69, West McKay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on State Road 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 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

33.3 miles from Middletown, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 66.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near SR 44.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 7.1 miles (SR 44): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | SR 44

At end of road, turn left onto SR 44

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street

Turn left onto SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

5
23.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | East Jefferson Street

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 South: Evansville

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
State Road 44 18.6 mi 28m
I 69 15.7 mi 17m
West McKay Road 12.7 mi 18m
East Michigan Road 7.1 mi 12m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
East Jefferson Street 2.1 mi 3m
SR 44 1.2 mi 2m
Miller Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Road 44 — 18.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Michigan Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · East Michigan Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 44

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 44
3

Turn left onto SR 9; SR 44

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Harrison Street
4

Turn right onto SR 44

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Colescott Street
5

Turn left onto SR 44

1.2 mi · 1 min · Miller Avenue
6

Turn right onto SR 44

13 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road
7

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

102 ft · 1 sec · East King Street
8

Continue on East King Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · East King Street
9

Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

491 ft · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
10

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 44

224 ft · 3 sec · State Road 44
12

Continue on SR 44

19 mi · 28 min · State Road 44
13

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252

103 ft · 1 sec · SR 252
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16

Merge onto I 69

16 mi · 17 min · I 69
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
18

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
19

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
20

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
21

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
22

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
23

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
24

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 33.3 miles from Middletown, IN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 15 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 51m 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 23m

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 Middletown, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Middletown, IN

This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Middletown, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Road 44 for about 18.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Middletown, IN · 51m into the drive

human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bargersville, IN

33 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.

Popular next leg

Bargersville, IN to Bloomington, IN

40.4 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Shelbyville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bargersville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Middletown, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Popz Pizza of Franklin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 23.8

Hours: 3–10 pm

+13177380753

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.9 mi

Popz Pizza of Franklin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 23.8

Franklin, Indiana

Hours: 3–10 pm

+13177380753

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Wings Etc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.8

Franklin, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13174946313

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 23.8

Franklin, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177366162

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.9

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 66.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.41 one way

$20.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.43 $22.86
premium $4.89 $12.82 $25.63
diesel $5.61 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, Indiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Middletown, IN

Late night in Middletown on Saturday

Local time

3:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

3:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 38m 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 Middletown, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Road 44, I 69, West McKay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Middletown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 44): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Middletown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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