Origin
Rossville, IN
Evening in Rossville on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
105.4 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossville, IN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Plank Street, West Kyger Street, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.48 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Rossville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 105.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Plank Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Plank Street | — | — |
| West Kyger Street | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| IN-47 | — | — |
| Indianapolis | — | — |
| I 465 South | — | — |
| I 69 South | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Plank Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on County Road 900 North
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 900 North
2
Turn left onto South Plank Street
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
South Plank Street
3
Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Kyger Street
4
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Jackson Street
5
Turn right onto IN-47
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
IN-47
6
Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Indianapolis
7
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
8
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 465 South
10
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 South
11
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
13
Continue straight
38 mi
·
42 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue, Walnut Street
15
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
16
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 10th Street
18
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
19
Turn left onto East 4th Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
20
Turn straight
98 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at your 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 52.7 miles from Rossville, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
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 Rossville, 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 Rossville, IN
This is one driving day of about 105.4 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rossville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Rossville, IN · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Rossville, 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
$16.48 one way
$32.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Evening in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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 4m 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 Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Plank Street, West Kyger Street, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Rossville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.48 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 Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rossville, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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