Origin
Wakarusa, IN
Afternoon in Wakarusa on Monday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wakarusa, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Elkhart Street, County Road 3, County Road 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from Wakarusa, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 198.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Elkhart 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Elkhart Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plymouth Goshen Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 226th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Elkhart Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakarusa, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on East Waterford Street
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Waterford Street
2
Turn left onto South Elkhart Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elkhart Street
3
Continue on County Road 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 3
4
Turn right onto County Road 42
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 42
5
Turn left onto County Road 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 3
6
Turn right onto County Road 46
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 46
7
Turn left onto County Road 146
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 146
8
Continue on Plymouth Goshen Trail
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Goshen Trail
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
12
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue straight
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
15
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
16
Turn left
322 ft
·
51 sec
17
Continue straight
322 ft
·
25 sec
18
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
19
Turn right
13 mi
·
17 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 465, US 31 South
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 West
22
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 465 South
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
25
Continue straight
38 mi
·
42 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue, Walnut Street
27
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
28
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
29
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 10th Street
30
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
31
Turn left onto East 4th Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
32
Turn straight
98 ft
·
7 sec
33
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 99.1 miles from Wakarusa, IN, or about 1h 50m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
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 Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, IN
This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wakarusa, 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 99.1 mi from Wakarusa, IN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.1 miles from Wakarusa, 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
$30.10 one way
$60.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.19 | $66.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Monday
Local time
3:56 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
9 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
3h 41m 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 Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Elkhart Street, County Road 3, County Road 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Wakarusa, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wakarusa, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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