The drive from Ross, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.9 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 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
97.5 miles from Ross, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 195 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ross, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 45m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 195 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
129.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
135.8 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
7
150.4 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
122.9 mi
2h 12m
I 69
38.3 mi
42m
I 465
13.7 mi
15m
I 65
5.9 mi
6m
North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
4m
Taft Street
2.5 mi
4m
West 81st Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
North College Avenue
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 122.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Chase Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Chase Street
2
Turn left onto West 57th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·West 57th Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 55
0.5 mi·59 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on SR 55
2.5 mi·4 min·Taft Street
5
Turn left onto US 30
1.5 mi·2 min·West 81st Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·34 sec·East 81st Avenue
7
Take the ramp
401 ft·9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 South: IndianapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 65
123 mi·2 hr 12 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi·6 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
12
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
13
Merge onto I 465
14 mi·15 min·I 465
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 69
38 mi·42 min·I 69
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
17
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi·4 min·North Walnut Street
18
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West 10th Street
20
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dunn Street
21
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft·15 sec·East 4th Street
22
Turn straight
99 ft·7 sec
23
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 97.5 miles from Ross, IN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Ross, 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 Ross, IN
This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Ross, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 122.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Ross, IN
· 1h 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.49 one way
$60.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.47
$66.94
premium
$4.89
$37.53
$75.05
diesel
$5.61
$43.05
$86.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
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 $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.5
0
$20.47
$9.36
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.06
$7.80
EV Truck/SUV
78
0
$27.30
$12.48
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 17, 2026
Origin
Ross, IN
Morning
in Ross on Friday
Local time
7:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Widespread Fog
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 45m 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 Ross, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from Ross, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 195 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ross, 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.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
