Origin
Shelbyville, IN
Late night in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, 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
1h 23m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelbyville, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelbyville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 44, I 69, West McKay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on State Road 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 58.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near East King Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.7 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 miles (North Forsythe Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East King Street
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Forsythe Street
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
36.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 South: Evansville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 44 | 18.6 mi | 28m |
| I 69 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| West McKay Road | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Miller Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East King Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 44
— 18.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 9; SR 44
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn right onto SR 44
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Colescott Street
3
Turn left onto SR 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Miller Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 44
13 mi
·
18 min
·
West McKay Road
5
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
East King Street
6
Continue on East King Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East King Street
7
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
8
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 44
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Road 44
10
Continue on SR 44
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Road 44
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 252
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14
Merge onto I 69
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
16
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
17
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
18
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
19
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
20
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
21
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Shelbyville, IN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Shelbyville, 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
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
76°F
Brooklyn, IN
29 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
20 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 23m 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 Shelbyville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 44, I 69, West McKay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Shelbyville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 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 58.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.7 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 miles (North Forsythe Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shelbyville, 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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