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Trip from Rockport, 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 12m

Distance

81.9 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
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.

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city in and county seat of Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Rockport, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rockport, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 81.9 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 SR 46, Indiana 59, State Road 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 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

41 miles from Rockport, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 81.9 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 (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Rockport, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 81.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Smith Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 43.7 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | Smith Street

Turn left onto Smith Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 41

Turn right onto US 41

Navigation decision point

4
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 46

Turn left onto SR 46

Navigation decision point

5
80.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | North College Avenue

Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
81.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | West 10th Street

Turn left onto West 10th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 20.4 mi 29m
Indiana 59 18.1 mi 27m
State Road 46 13.5 mi 21m
State Route 59 8.8 mi 12m
US Highway 36 5.9 mi 8m
US 41 4.9 mi 7m
B'Dale Road (Cord 25) 4.2 mi 10m
West Temperance Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: SR 46 — 20.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

4.2 mi · 10 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2

Turn left onto Smith Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Smith Street
3

Continue on County Road 208

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 208
4

Continue on County Road 460N

419 ft · 13 sec · County Road 460N
5

Turn right onto US 41

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 41
6

Turn left onto US 36

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Ohio Street
7

Continue on US 36

5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 36
8

Turn right onto SR 59

18 mi · 27 min · Indiana 59
9

Continue on SR 59

8.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn left onto SR 46

20 mi · 29 min · SR 46
11

Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morgan Street
12

Continue on SR 46

7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
13

Continue on SR 46

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Temperance Street
14

Continue on SR 46

5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46
15

Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
16

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
17

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
18

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
19

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
20

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 41 miles from Rockport, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 18 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m

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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, IN

This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Rockport, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 46 for about 20.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Rockport, IN · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Eel River, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eel River, IN

41 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

Eel River, IN to Bloomington, IN

43.6 mi · 1h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Rockville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eel River, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Rockport, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.4

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

0.3 mi

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, IN

0.4 mi

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.4

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.1

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.4

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.1

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124203299

Maurizio's Pizza & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.1

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18124469191

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Don chuy mexican restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128764070

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 81.9

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 81.9

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 81.9

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.80 one way

$25.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.06 $28.12
premium $4.89 $15.76 $31.52
diesel $5.61 $18.08 $36.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Rockport, IN

Late night in Rockport on Saturday

Local time

3:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

3:40 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

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

5 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 Rockport, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 81.9 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 SR 46, Indiana 59, State Road 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 miles from Rockport, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.80 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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 43.7 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point.

The route from Rockport, 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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