Road Trips from Bloomington, IN
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
40
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
21 total in this range
New Pekin, IN
1h 36m65.7 mi one way
Broad Ripple, IN
1h 24m58.5 mi one way
Brownsburg, IN
1h 17m61.5 mi one way
Salem, IN
1h 20m56.6 mi one way
Morristown, IN
1h 33m73.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
New Pekin, IN
1h 36m65.7 mi one way
Broad Ripple, IN
1h 24m58.5 mi one way
Simonton Lake, IN
4h 30m217 mi one way
North Webster, IN
3h 52m179.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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