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Trip from Versailles, 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 47m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Indiana, United States

Versailles, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tyson Street, North Adams Street, West Perry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 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.

Midpoint

40 miles from Versailles, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m 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 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tyson Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tyson Street
North Adams Street
West Perry Street
the route
State Street
3rd Street
Jonathan Moore Pike
Van Buren Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Tyson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and Bloomington, IN.

1

Start on North Washington Street

128 ft · 8 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn right onto Tyson Street

371 ft · 21 sec · Tyson Street
3

Turn left onto North Adams Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · North Adams Street
4

Turn right onto West Perry Street

20 mi · 29 min · West Perry Street
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

157 ft · 3 sec · the route
6

Exit the roundabout

3.9 mi · 5 min
7

Turn right

15 mi · 22 min
8

Continue on State Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
9

Continue on 3rd Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
10

Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
11

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 13 min
12

Turn left onto Van Buren Street

18 mi · 21 min · Van Buren Street
13

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

453 ft · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue
14

Turn right

98 ft · 7 sec
15

Arrive at your 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 40 miles from Versailles, IN, or about 53m 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 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 53m 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 31m

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 Versailles, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Versailles, IN

This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Versailles, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40 mi from Versailles, IN · 53m into the drive

city in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, IN

40 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, IN to Bloomington, IN

36.6 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

North Vernon, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Versailles, 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

$12.52 one way

$25.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.75 $27.50
premium $4.89 $15.41 $30.83
diesel $5.61 $17.69 $35.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.41 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $7.01 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.21 $5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Versailles, IN

Late night in Versailles on Friday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Columbus, IN

40 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

7 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 47m 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 Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tyson Street, North Adams Street, West Perry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40 miles from Versailles, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 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 Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Versailles, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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