Origin
Seelyville, IN
Evening in Seelyville on Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seelyville, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seelyville, IN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.1-mile journey from Seelyville, IN, to Bloomington, IN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily be on SR 46 and State Road 46, with a portion on SR 42, forming a 61% highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest drive is around $8. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route offers flexibility for a leisurely pace or a quick transit between these Indiana locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway conditions, with 61% of the route featuring faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.4 miles along SR 46. While predominantly highway-focused, the route incorporates other state roads, offering a consistent driving experience without significant technical challenges. The character remains fairly uniform, making it a predictable and easy-to-navigate drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and State Road 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North Tabortown Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m 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 0.7 miles (North Tabortown Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 42): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Tabortown Street
Turn right onto North Tabortown Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 42
Turn left onto SR 42
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Navigation decision point
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| State Road 46 | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| SR 42 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Route 59 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North Tabortown Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Morgan Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seelyville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 40
3
Turn right onto North Tabortown Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Tabortown Street
4
Continue on N Tabortown Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
N Tabortown Street
5
Continue on South Tabertown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tabertown Street
6
Turn left onto SR 42
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 42
7
Turn right onto SR 59
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 59
8
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 46
9
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morgan Street
10
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
11
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temperance Street
12
Continue on SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 46
13
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
14
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
15
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
17
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Seelyville, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Seelyville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Spencer, IN
27 mi in
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
1h 27m 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 Seelyville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 46, State Road 46, SR 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Seelyville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.46 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 1h 27m 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 0.7 miles (North Tabortown Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 42): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point.
The route from Seelyville, 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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