Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Broad Ripple, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Broad Ripple, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 58.5-mile drive from Bloomington to Broad Ripple, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-69, with about 67% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, so it's an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. Given its short duration and focus on major roads, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 37.9 mi | 42m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Harding Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North College Avenue | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| South West Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 29th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 37.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Broad Ripple, 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
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Epler Avenue
9
Continue on Old State Road 37
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old State Road 37
10
Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Harding Street
11
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Morris Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on West South Street
500 ft
·
24 sec
·
West South Street
14
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Missouri Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on South West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South West Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto North West Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North West Street
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 65 North
18
Merge onto I 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft
·
5 sec
Toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto West 29th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 29th Street
22
Continue on East 29th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 29th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn slight left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
24
Turn left onto North College Avenue
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
26
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
27
Turn right onto East 61st Street
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 61st Street
28
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.3 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.2 — 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
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
7
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South Missouri Street
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward 29th Street, Childrens Museum
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Broad Ripple, IN
Morning in Broad Ripple on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
1h 24m 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 experience for most of this trip. With 67% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 37.9 miles on I-69, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the route utilizes major arteries like I-69, North Walnut Street, and South Harding Street, it offers a practical rather than a scenic journey. The road primarily facilitates movement between these Indiana locations.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (South Missouri Street): 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 Broad Ripple, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Childrens Museum along the way.
Childrens Museum
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomington, IN
Full guide →Founded 1818
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.
Top landmarks
- • John L. Nichols House — house in Bloomington, Indiana
- • Blair-Dunning House — Historic house in Indiana
- • Vinegar Hill Historic District — Indiana historic district
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 24m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Broad Ripple, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Ripple, 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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