Origin
Westville, IN
Evening in Westville on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westville, IN to Bloomington, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
186.6 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
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.
Westville, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 186.6 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 US 421, I 65, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.17 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
93.3 miles from Westville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 186.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.5 miles on US 421.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and I 65. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point; at 121.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 421
At end of road, turn right onto US 421
Navigation decision point
6
121.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
7
142 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 55.5 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 65 | 54.5 mi | 59m |
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 42m |
| SR 43 | 17 mi | 30m |
| I 465 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 55.5 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Plain Avenue
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plain Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 421
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 421
4
Turn right onto US 421
54 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 421
5
Continue on SR 43
17 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 43
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 65
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
10
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
11
Merge onto I 465
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 465
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 69
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
15
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
16
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
18
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
19
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
20
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at 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 93.3 miles from Westville, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 2h 14m 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 22m
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 Westville, 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 Westville, IN
This is one driving day of about 186.6 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westville, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 55.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.3 mi from Westville, IN · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 93.3 miles from Westville, 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
$29.17 one way
$58.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.96 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Evening in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 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 Westville, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 186.6 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 US 421, I 65, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.3 miles from Westville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point; at 121.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westville, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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