Origin
Seymour, IN
Evening in Seymour on Sunday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seymour, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Seymour and Bloomington, Indiana, covers a modest 52.2 miles, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes on the road, with your route primarily utilizing Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike, and I-65. Because of the manageable distance, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; a single day is more than sufficient to complete the journey. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should cover your needs, provided you stick to the main path. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward connection across the Midwest that keeps logistics simple and stress-free.
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
26.1 miles from Seymour, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances local roads with a brief interstate segment. About 30% of your travel occurs on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace during the middle portion of the trip. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Van Buren Street, covering 18.2 miles before the road conditions shift. The transition between these different road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous, though you should be prepared for the change in speed and scenery as you move away from the interstate. It is a practical, functional route that gets you from point A to point B without requiring complex navigation or strenuous stretches.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Buren Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ewing Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Ewing Street
Turn left onto North Ewing Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 65 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| SR 11 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Ewing Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Ewing Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Ewing Street
3
Continue on SR 11
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 11
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 11
259 ft
·
14 sec
·
SR 11
5
Continue on SR 11
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 11
6
Enter roundabout
428 ft
·
24 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 65
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Merge onto SR 46
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
12
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
13
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will not need to worry about extensive rest stops or complex fuel logistics, as the entire journey takes just over an hour. Keep an eye on your speed when transitioning from the interstate back onto local roads to ensure a smooth arrival. Because the longest single stretch is under 20 miles, you can easily complete the entire route without needing to pull over for a break. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain that efficient 1-hour and 9-minute travel time.
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 26.1 miles from Seymour, IN, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 52.2 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.1 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, IN
This is one driving day of about 52.2 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seymour, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Van Buren Street for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Seymour, IN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Seymour, 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
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike, I 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Seymour, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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