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Trip from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

149.5 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Downtown Bloomington, IN, IN

Bloomington, IN

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 149.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 62, Bonebank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.71 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.8 miles from Oak Grove, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 149.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.9 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 19 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 107.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 62. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 38.2 miles in near I 69.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 5m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 38.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
38.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
146.2 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward SR 45 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 45 South
5
148.9 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | East 3rd Street

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
149.3 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | South Indiana Avenue

Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
149.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 107.9 mi 1h 56m
SR 62 26.6 mi 30m
Bonebank Road 3.6 mi 13m
SR 69 3.6 mi 5m
Oak Grove Road 1.4 mi 5m
Bloomfield Road 1.4 mi 2m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
West 2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 107.9 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Oak Grove Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

3.6 mi · 13 min · Bonebank Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road
4

Turn left onto SR 69

3.6 mi · 5 min · SR 69
5

At end of road, turn right onto SR 62; SR 69

27 mi · 30 min · SR 62; SR 69
6

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Burkhardt Road
7

Turn right onto SR 62

0.6 mi · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
8

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Merge onto I 69

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward SR 45 South Use the slight right lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
12

Continue on West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
13

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Walnut Street
14

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
15

Turn right onto South Dunn Street

256 ft · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
16

Continue on East Atwater Avenue

401 ft · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue
17

Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Indiana Avenue
18

Turn right

99 ft · 7 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Oak Grove, IN, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.9 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

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 Oak Grove, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Oak Grove, IN

This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Grove, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 107.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.8 mi from Oak Grove, IN · 1h 42m into the drive

city in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, IL

75 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

Jackson, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Oak Grove, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 82.5
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 56.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.71 one way

$45.42 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $25.03 $50.06
premium $4.80 $28.22 $56.45
diesel $5.64 $33.21 $66.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.9 0 $15.70 $7.18
Efficient EV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98
EV Truck/SUV 59.8 0 $20.93 $9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 3 days ago

Origin

Oak Grove, IN

Afternoon in Oak Grove on Monday

Local time

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Monday

Local time

2:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

21 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

3h 5m 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 Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 149.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 62, Bonebank Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Oak Grove, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 5m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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