Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Brooklyn, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Brooklyn, IN
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Trip Overview
Bloomington, IN to Brooklyn, IN is 30.8 miles and takes about 43m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a convenient local journey. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, this drive is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend a significant portion on the interstate, so expect efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Plan for minimal stops, as the distance is easily covered in under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| SR 39 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Morton Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Observatory Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road 67 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 12.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Brooklyn, 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
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
14
Turn right onto Observatory Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Observatory Road
15
Continue on Old State Road 67
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old State Road 67
16
Continue on Observatory Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Observatory Road
17
Turn right onto West East Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West East Street
18
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Church Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 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
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Brooklyn, IN
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
43m 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 route leans heavily on highway driving, with 68% of it on interstates and major roads like I 69 and SR 39. You’ll experience a 12.7-mile stretch primarily on I 69, offering a consistent, higher-speed journey. The initial part on North Walnut Street will transition you onto these main arteries. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, where the focus is on covering ground efficiently. The personality of the road is predominantly that of a functional, highway-centric path connecting these two Indiana towns.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 39. You will hit about 13 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 30.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 43m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 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: 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 Brooklyn, 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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