Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Bedford, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Bedford, IN
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Trip Overview
This short 24.5-mile drive from Bloomington, IN, to Bedford, IN, takes about 36 minutes and is perfect as a quick day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. The route predominantly follows major roads like SR 37, making it straightforward and efficient. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stop, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This journey offers a practical way to connect two Indiana towns with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| South Old State Road 37 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Walnut Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| 16th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South College Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Dunn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 16.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Bedford, 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
403 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South College Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walnut Street
7
Continue on South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Old State Road 37
8
Turn left onto SR 37
16 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 37
9
Turn left onto US 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Street
10
Turn left onto L Street
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
L Street
11
Arrive at destination
L Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.5 — 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South College Avenue
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 50 / 16th Street
Turn left onto US 50 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bedford, IN
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
36m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 67% of the route utilizing main roads like SR 37 and South Old State Road 37. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.4 miles on SR 37, offering a consistent pace. The road generally maintains a steady character, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. While not a winding country lane, it provides a clear path through the Indiana landscape.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and South Old State Road 37. 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 36m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on SR 37. 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 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bedford, 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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