The drive from New Albany, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gospel Street, US 150, I 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on North Gospel Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 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
43.5 miles from New Albany, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 87 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Albany, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 53m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Spring Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Albany, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Spring Street
Turn left onto West Spring Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip|~5m in|US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
41.8 mi into trip|~52m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
41.8 mi into trip|~52m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
87 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Gospel Street
39.2 mi
48m
US 150
37.7 mi
46m
I 64
3.4 mi
4m
South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
4m
South Henderson Street
1.9 mi
4m
South Walnut Street
1 mi
2m
East Winslow Road
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 39.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on State Street
25 ft·8 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 150
3.4 mi·4 min·I 64; US 150
5
Take the exit onto US 150
38 mi·46 min·US 150
Exit 119Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
147 ft·2 sec·North Gospel Street
8
Continue on SR 37
39 mi·48 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi·4 min·South Old State Road 37
10
Continue on South Walnut Street
1.0 mi·2 min·South Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto East Winslow Road
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Winslow Road
12
Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi·4 min·South Henderson Street
13
Continue on South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
15
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 43.5 miles from New Albany, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 54m 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 32m
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 New Albany, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Albany, IN
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from New Albany, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Gospel Street for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from New Albany, IN
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.93
$29.87
premium
$4.89
$16.74
$33.48
diesel
$5.61
$19.21
$38.42
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: 30.4 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 $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.18
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.61
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Albany, IN
Afternoon
in New Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon
in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Paoli, 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
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 53m 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 New Albany, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, US 150, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from New Albany, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.60 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 drive from New Albany, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from New Albany, 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.
