Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
206.2 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East County Line Road, West 800 South, North 600 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 206.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 206.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East County Line Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East County Line Road | — | — |
| West 800 South | — | — |
| North 600 West | — | — |
| North 290 West | — | — |
| West Albion Road | — | — |
| West Jefferson Street | — | — |
| North Orange Street | — | — |
| North Baseline Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East County Line Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West 800 South; West 1200 North
4
Turn right onto North 600 West
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 600 West
5
Turn left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 290 West
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albion Road
8
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
9
Turn right onto North Orange Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
10
Continue on North Baseline Road
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Baseline Road
11
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on South State Road 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
14
Take the ramp right
31 mi
·
38 min
15
Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
17 min
18
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
19
Keep slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
22 mi
·
25 min
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I 465 South, I 69 South
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
39 mi
·
44 min
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I 69 South: Evansville
22
Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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College Avenue, Walnut Street
23
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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North Walnut Street
24
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
25
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 10th Street
26
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
27
Turn left onto East 4th Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
28
Turn straight
98 ft
·
7 sec
29
Arrive at your 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 103.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 2h 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 20m
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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Stony Creek, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.1 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Stony Creek, 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
$32.24 one way
$64.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.39 | $70.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.68 | $79.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.53 | $91.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.87 | $13.20 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Elwood, IN
103 mi in
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
6 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East County Line Road, West 800 South, North 600 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.24 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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