Bloomington, IN to Darmstadt, IN is 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused trip that’s perfect for a single day. You’ll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a quick and efficient journey. Expect minimal fuss and a predictable travel time, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
95.6 mi
1h 42m
US 41
5.1 mi
6m
I 64
4.2 mi
4m
Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
2m
East Boonville New Harmony Road
1.3 mi
3m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South College Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 95.6 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Darmstadt, IN.
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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
93 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 21BToward I 64 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge onto I 64
4.2 mi·4 min·I 64
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Exit 25AToward US 41 South: Evansville
14
Merge onto US 41
5.1 mi·6 min·US 41
15
Turn right onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
1.3 mi·3 min·East Boonville New Harmony Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Boonville New Harmony Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 5 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, and the $17 fuel cost is quite modest. Since the majority of the route is on I 69, a long, uninterrupted stretch, plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that segment to avoid any last-minute searches. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach your destination city, as local congestion can sometimes impact travel times.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.6 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Darmstadt, 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 110.7 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 95.6 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 0.1 and 104 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn 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
5
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21B
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
5
104 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 41 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25A
Toward US 41 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.31 one way
$34.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.00
$38.00
premium
$4.89
$21.30
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$24.44
$48.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.62
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
EV Truck/SUV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 20, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Darmstadt, IN
Late night
in Darmstadt on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 64.9
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 91.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily weighted towards highway driving, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 69, US 41, and I 64. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 95.6 miles on I 69, meaning long periods of consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions. The profile is clearly highway-focused, suggesting a drive characterized by efficiency and steady progress rather than winding backroads or frequent town navigations. Expect a smooth, predictable journey for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 41. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 11 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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.
The longest stretch is about 95.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Darmstadt, IN before heading back.
