This 202.6-mile drive from Bloomington to Concord, Indiana, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 33 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of the journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $31, and with just one suggested stop, it's a straightforward excursion. This trip offers a straightforward local driving experience within the Midwest region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
175.6 mi
3h 14m
Leo Road
13.5 mi
20m
North Walnut Street
4.4 mi
6m
County Road 56
2 mi
7m
East Dupont Road
1.4 mi
2m
County Road 59
0.7 mi
1m
East 7th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Saint Joseph Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 175.6 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Concord, 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
48 mi·53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
111 mi·2 hr·I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
0.8 mi·53 sec·I 69
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 316Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
12
Keep slight right at fork
351 ft·10 sec
13
Turn straight onto SR 1
1.4 mi·2 min·East Dupont Road
14
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi·4 min·Leo Road
15
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi·29 sec·Saint Joseph Street
16
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi·18 sec·Main Street
17
Continue on SR 1
1.3 mi·1 min·Leo Road
18
Continue on SR 1
0.1 mi·10 sec·Center Street
19
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi·13 min·Leo Road
20
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi·1 min·County Road 59
21
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 56
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft·8 sec·County Road 51
23
Arrive at destination
CR 51
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 3-hour and 33-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Plan for just one stop to keep the journey efficient. Given the 202.6-mile distance and the turn-heavy nature of the route, staying focused is key. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $31, and ensure you have enough to reach Concord without concern. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads mentioned – South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, and North Walnut Street – before you depart to anticipate the turns.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN
This is one driving day of about 199.4 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 175.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 180.9 — 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.
6
65 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
6
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
180.9 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 316
Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.17 one way
$62.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.23
$68.46
premium
$4.89
$38.37
$76.75
diesel
$5.61
$44.03
$88.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.8
0
$20.94
$9.57
Efficient EV
49.9
0
$17.45
$7.98
EV Truck/SUV
79.8
0
$27.92
$12.76
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, IN
Morning
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
3h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the full 202.6 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. The driving experience will be characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local thoroughfares like South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, and North Walnut Street. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, be prepared for a continuous engagement with the road, rather than long periods of cruising. This route demands your attention with its constant changes in direction.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 175.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Leo Road. You will hit about 11 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 Effort5/10
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 199.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 199.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 175.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 65 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
