Origin
Pleasant, IN
Afternoon in Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant, 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
2h 19m
Distance
94.8 mi
153 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant, IN
Natan Karnushin
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Pleasant, IN to Bloomington, IN is 94.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 19 minutes via West Perry Street and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so expect a blend of different road types as you make your way south. It's a relatively short trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transition between two points within the state. Plan for a comfortable journey that won't consume your entire day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Pleasant, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with about 45% of the route utilizing highways, balanced by stretches on local roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20 miles on West Perry Street before transitioning onto other routes. The road character shifts throughout the journey, offering variety rather than a monotonous experience. Expect to navigate through different types of terrain and road conditions as you progress toward Bloomington.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Perry Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20 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 SR 250 / State Road 250.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasant, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 19m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 250 / State Road 250): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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SR 250 / State Road 250
Turn left onto SR 250 / State Road 250
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Turn left onto US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
38.8 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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SR 7
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
5
94.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Perry Street | 20 mi | 29m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| SR 129 | 14.4 mi | 25m |
| SR 46 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 4 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
West Perry Street
— 20 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 250
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Road 250
3
Turn right onto SR 129
14 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 129
4
Continue on US 421; SR 129
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Adams Street
5
Turn left onto US 50; US 421
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West Perry Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 50
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
7
Continue on US 50
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 50
8
Turn right onto SR 7
15 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 7
9
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
10
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
11
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
12
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
13
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
14
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
15
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 19 minute duration, leaving Pleasant, IN in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach Bloomington without feeling rushed. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you likely won't need to worry about frequent fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch on West Perry Street is 20 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. Consider a mid-drive stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs, especially if you're enjoying the mixed driving experience.
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 47.4 miles from Pleasant, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 21 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
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 Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, IN
This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Pleasant, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Perry Street for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Pleasant, IN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Pleasant, 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
$14.82 one way
$29.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
47 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 19m 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 Pleasant, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Perry Street, Van Buren Street, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Pleasant, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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 Pleasant, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 19m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 250 / State Road 250): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Pleasant, 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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