Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Avon, 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 7m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
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Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
This 46.5-mile drive from Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN is an easy one-day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily be on SR 39 and I-69, with some time on North Walnut Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward transition between two Indiana communities. Given its short length, you won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick excursion or commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 39 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Center Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| County Road 700 East | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Avon Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South State Road 267 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 39
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
9
Continue on SR 39
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
11
Continue on SR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
13
Continue on SR 39; SR 67
13 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
14
Turn left onto South Indiana Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Indiana Street
15
Turn left onto SR 42
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West High Street
16
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Monroe Street
17
Continue on South State Road 267
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road 267
18
Continue on South Center Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Center Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Center Street
20
Continue on South Center Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Center Street
21
Enter roundabout onto South Center Street
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Center Street
22
Continue on South Center Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Street
23
Turn right onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Turn left onto Avon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
25
Continue on County Road 700 East
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 700 East
26
Enter roundabout onto County Road 700 East
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 700 East
27
Continue on County Road 700 East
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 700 East
28
Continue on Avon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
29
Enter roundabout onto Avon Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Avenue
30
Continue on Avon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Avon Avenue
31
Turn left onto US 36
91 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockville Road
32
Arrive at destination
US 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Avon, IN
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
23 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
1 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 7m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 55% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on SR 39, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on established roads like SR 39 and I-69, you'll also navigate some local city streets as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both open-road driving and more typical town driving conditions, keeping the journey varied.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on SR 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on SR 39. 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 (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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