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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Albion, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Downtown Albion, IN, IN

Albion, IN

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Trip Overview

Bloomington, IN to Albion, IN is 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m via I 65 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward journey. With a high percentage of highway driving and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations. Consider this drive when you need an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning, as it's designed for a single day of travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 31.1 mi 33m
SR 46 30.8 mi 40m
US 31 3 mi 4m
State Road 256 2.8 mi 4m
East 3rd Street 2.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 1 mi 1m
East Atwater Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
South Dunn Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 31.1 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

99 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Continue on East 4th Street

379 ft · 20 sec · East 4th Street
3

Turn left onto South Dunn Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Dunn Street
4

Continue on East Atwater Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
5

Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

438 ft · 9 sec · South Mitchell Street
6

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
7

Continue on SR 46

15 mi · 16 min · SR 46
8

Continue on SR 46; SR 135

16 mi · 23 min · SR 46; SR 135
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
10

Merge onto I 65

31 mi · 33 min · I 65
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 36 Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 31
13

Turn left onto SR 256

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
14

Continue on SR 256

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 256
15

Arrive at destination

SR 256

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 31 minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart after lunch. With only 73.1 miles and a $11 fuel cost, you won't need extensive planning for stops. However, remember the longest stretch is over 30 miles on I 65, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering that segment. The lack of designated stops means you can rely on services along the main highways as needed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.6 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 16 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IN

37 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

Nashville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Bloomington, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Dunn Street

Turn left onto South Dunn Street

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Mitchell Street

Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | East 3rd Street

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
34.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 65 South: Louisville
6
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 36 Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.43 one way

$22.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.89 $14.07 $28.13
diesel $5.61 $16.14 $32.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Albion, IN

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Nashville, IN

37 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 31m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 89% highway experience on this route, largely defined by I 65 and US 31. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.1 miles on I 65, providing a solid period of consistent speed. SR 46 also plays a part, offering a brief change of pace before you rejoin the main arteries. This drive is primarily about covering distance efficiently, with minimal deviations from major roadways.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 31m 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Albion, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crothersville along the way.

Crothersville

65.9 mi in | ~1h 19m

About the Cities

Starting 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 31m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on I 65. 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albion, 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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