Trip from Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

188.1 mi

303 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 30m

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

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Winfield, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This 188.1-mile drive from Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I-69, and I-465, with 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $29, making it an economical option for exploring within Indiana. Given its manageable length and the convenient 119.4-mile stretch on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward drive through the Midwest.

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

94 miles from Winfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 188.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway efficiency and more traditional road travel. With 31% of the route on highways, you'll experience periods of faster-paced driving, particularly on I-69 and I-465. However, the significant 119.4-mile segment on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway suggests a more varied experience, potentially with more local traffic and varying speed limits. This longest uninterrupted stretch likely offers a different feel than the interstate, allowing you to see more of the landscape as you progress toward Bloomington. Expect a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 119.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near East 109th Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 188.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East 109th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3 mi into trip | ~7m in | East 109th Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto East 109th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

123 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | 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.

128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South

143.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	119.4 mi	2h 8m
I 69	38.3 mi	42m
I 465	13.7 mi	15m
I 65	5.9 mi	6m
North Walnut Street	3.2 mi	4m
Winfield Road	1.1 mi	2m
North College Avenue	1 mi	2m
East 109th Avenue	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 119.4 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 117th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

Continue on Winfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road

Continue on East 113th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

Turn right onto Iowa Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Iowa Street

Enter roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

175 ft · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

Continue on East 109th Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

124 ft · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

Continue on East 109th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 109th Avenue

Continue on East 109th Avenue

76 ft · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto East 109th Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

Continue on East 109th Avenue

136 ft · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 65

119 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69

38 mi · 42 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 37-minute journey, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize your time in Bloomington. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The $29 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before leaving Winfield. The longest stretch of 119.4 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway means you'll want to plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps at the beginning or end of that segment. Keep an eye out for transitions between road types as you move from local roads to interstates and back.

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 94 miles from Winfield, IN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.4 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 41 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Winfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Winfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 188.1 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Winfield, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 119.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94 mi from Winfield, IN · 1h 46m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

94 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94 miles from Winfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour $20

Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail

Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.41 one way

$58.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$32.29	$64.58
premium	$4.89	$36.20	$72.40
diesel	$5.61	$41.53	$83.06

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: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, Indiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.4	$19.75	$9.03
Efficient EV	47	$16.46	$7.52
EV Truck/SUV	75.2	$26.33	$12.04

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Winfield, IN

Late night in Winfield on Friday

Local time

1:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Friday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

24 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 37m 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 Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94 miles from Winfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.41 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 route from Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bloomington, IN

National Parks Near This Route

Indiana Dunes National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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24 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 37m on the road

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