Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Bicknell, 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 18m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Bicknell, IN
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Trip Overview
Bloomington, IN to Bicknell, IN is 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m via I 69 and SR 57, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, traveling between two points in Indiana. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's easy to complete in a single day. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times. Consider this route for a quick connection between these two Indiana locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 40.7 mi | 43m |
| SR 358 | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| SR 57 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| 4th St | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| SR 58 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 40.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Bicknell, 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
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South College Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
7
Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomfield Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 76
Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
12
Turn right onto SR 58
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 58
13
Continue on SR 358
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 358
14
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 57; SR 358
15
Continue on SR 358
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 358
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
4th St
17
Continue on SR 67
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
18
Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Freelandville Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 3rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.2 — 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
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East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
44.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Bicknell, IN
Late night in Bicknell on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Newark, IN
30 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
20 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 18m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on faster roads like I 69 and SR 57. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for about 40.7 miles on I 69. The route transitions from interstate speeds to state highways, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. Expect a practical driving experience with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 358. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 12 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bicknell, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.
Odon
44.2 mi in
|
~50m
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 18m. Total distance: 60.3 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.7 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): 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 Bicknell, 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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