Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, IN
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Terre Haute, IN
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This 54.3-mile drive from Bloomfield, Indiana to Terre Haute, Indiana is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one day of travel. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Smith Ferry Road, Christian Street, and Central Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this journey. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This is a no-fuss drive ideal for a quick transit between these two Indiana towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Ferry Road | — | — |
| Christian Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| South Commercial Street | — | — |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Seventh Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
Start on North Washington Street
Keep slight left to continue on Smith Ferry Road
Turn slight right onto Christian Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
Turn slight left onto North Washington Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
Turn right
Turn slight left onto Seventh Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on State Road 157
Turn left
Turn right onto Fair Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 9th Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue straight
Turn left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Bloomfield, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
76°F
Stockton, IN
27 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Smith Ferry Road, Christian Street, and Central Avenue, are more characteristic of navigating through towns and rural areas rather than open highway cruising. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent opportunities to adjust your direction, making it feel like a connected series of local journeys rather than one long haul. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and making decisions more often.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Bloomfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
233 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
635 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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