Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Crothersville, 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 21m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Crothersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 65.3-mile drive from Bloomington, IN, to Crothersville, IN, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. With 94% of the trip on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on SR 46, I 65, and US 31, covering a relatively short distance. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, reflecting its manageable length. Given its brevity and highway nature, it’s a practical option for a quick transit between these two Midwest locations without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 30.8 mi | 40m |
| I 65 | 26.8 mi | 28m |
| US 31 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Atwater Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SR 250 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Dunn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Mitchell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 30.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Crothersville, 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
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atwater Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
438 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Mitchell Street
6
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
7
Continue on SR 46
15 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 46
8
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
16 mi
·
23 min
·
SR 46; SR 135
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
10
Merge onto I 65
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 41
Toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville
12
Turn right onto SR 250
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 250
13
Turn left onto US 31
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
14
Arrive at destination
US 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.5 — 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
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Mitchell Street
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Crothersville, IN
Morning in Crothersville on Sunday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Nashville, IN
33 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 21m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 65.3-mile route, with 94% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.8 miles along SR 46, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to I 65 and US 31, the character remains largely that of a smooth, efficient drive. This isn't a route known for winding backroads; rather, it's built for steady progress, minimizing delays and maximizing your time on the move.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on SR 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and I 65. 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 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 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 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on SR 46. 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 1 miles (South Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crothersville, 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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