Origin
Tell City, IN
Late night in Tell City on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
103.7 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tell City, IN
Steven Van Elk
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gospel Street, Payne Street, SR 145 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.21 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
51.8 miles from Tell City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 103.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mozart Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 25m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mozart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 66 / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Mozart Street
Turn left onto Mozart Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 66 / 12th Street
Turn left onto SR 66 / 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
47.7 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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SR 56 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
103.6 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gospel Street | 39.3 mi | 48m |
| Payne Street | 29.3 mi | 41m |
| SR 145 | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| State Road 56 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| South Old State Road 37 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Henderson Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| SR 64 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 39.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
23 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Mozart Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Mozart Street
3
Turn left onto SR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 37
29 mi
·
41 min
·
Payne Street
5
Turn straight onto SR 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 64
6
Continue on SR 145
16 mi
·
24 min
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SR 145
7
Turn right onto SR 56
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SR 56
8.9 mi
·
12 min
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State Road 56
9
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft
·
4 sec
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West Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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North Gospel Street
11
Continue on SR 37
39 mi
·
48 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
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4 min
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South Old State Road 37
13
Continue on South Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Walnut Street
14
Turn right onto East Winslow Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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East Winslow Road
15
Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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South Henderson Street
16
Continue on South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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South Indiana Avenue
17
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at 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 51.8 miles from Tell City, IN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m
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 Tell City, 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 Tell City, IN
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tell City, 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 North Gospel Street for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Tell City, IN · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Tell City, 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
$16.21 one way
$32.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.96 | $39.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
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: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Jackson, IL
52 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
2h 25m 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 Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, Payne Street, SR 145. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Tell City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.21 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 Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 25m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mozart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 66 / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tell City, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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