Origin
Beech Grove, IN
Late night in Beech Grove on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beech Grove, IN to Bloomington, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beech Grove, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This 52.4-mile drive from Beech Grove to Bloomington, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Primarily following I-69, this highway-focused route is ideal for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The journey offers a convenient way to travel between two Indiana locations without a significant time commitment or budget strain. It's a practical choice for a quick regional hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 44.9 mi | 50m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 44.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
39 mi
·
44 min
·
I 69
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
8
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
9
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
10
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
11
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
12
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
13
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Beech Grove, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Brooklyn, IN
26 mi in
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
2 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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this journey, with 86% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 44.9 miles on I-69, meaning you'll encounter long periods of consistent driving. You'll navigate segments of I-69, North Walnut Street, and South Emerson Avenue, indicating a transition from interstate speeds to more local arterial roads closer to your destination. This profile suggests a drive that is efficient and direct, with minimal winding or slower-paced sections.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
Full guide →Bloomington is a city of 86,000 people (2019) in Southern Indiana. Bloomington is home to the flagship campus of Indiana University (IU) and therefore also the IU Hoosiers sports teams. As it is the largest city in the region, it serves as the de facto employment, service, and shopping center for several adjacent counties.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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