Origin
Milan, IN
Morning in Milan on Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, 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
2h 12m
Distance
88 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, IN
Dmitry Voronov
Bloomington, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Milan, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 88 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Buren Street, SR 46, West Indian Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on Van Buren Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.76 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
44 miles from Milan, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 88 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 88 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Buren Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 2h 12m drive. You will face about 25 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Carr Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 101 / North Warpath Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Carr Street
Turn right onto East Carr Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SR 101 / North Warpath Drive
Turn sharp left onto SR 101 / North Warpath Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
County Road 1100 West
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West
Navigation decision point
5
88 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| SR 46 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| West Indian Trail | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| West County Road 700 South | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| North Buckeye Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| West Millhousen Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Clark Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Carr Street
469 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Carr Street
4
Turn sharp left onto SR 101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Warpath Drive
5
Turn left onto SR 350
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
West Indian Trail
6
Turn right onto US 421
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Buckeye Street
7
Turn left onto Wilson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilson Street
8
Continue on West Millhousen Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Millhousen Road
9
Turn left onto West County Line Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Line Road
10
Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Road 820 South
11
Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
South County Road 210 Southeast
12
Turn right onto East County Road 830 South
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
East County Road 830 South
13
Continue on East County Road 820 South
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Road 820 South
14
At end of road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South County Road 60 East
15
Turn left onto East County Road 800 South
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East County Road 800 South
16
Turn right onto South County Road 200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 200 West
17
Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South County Road 60 Southwest
18
Turn left onto West County Road 700 South
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West County Road 700 South
19
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 1100 West
20
Turn right onto County Road 200 North
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 200 North
21
Continue on County Road 925 East
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
County Road 925 East
22
Turn left onto SR 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 46
23
Continue on 25th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street
24
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 650 East
25
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50 North
26
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North National Road
27
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
10th Street
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
30
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
31
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
32
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
33
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
34
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
35
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 44 miles from Milan, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
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 Milan, 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 Milan, IN
This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Milan, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Van Buren Street for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Milan, IN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Milan, 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
$13.76 one way
$27.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
68°F
Columbus, IN
44 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
2h 12m 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 Milan, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 88 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Buren Street, SR 46, West Indian Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Milan, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.76 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 2h 12m drive. You will face about 25 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Carr Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 101 / North Warpath Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Milan, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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