This 118.3-mile drive from Bloomington, IN to Evansville, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing I-69. With a fuel cost estimated around $18, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The route is predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. It's a practical option if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with minimal planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
106.6 mi
1h 54m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
2m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 106.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Evansville, 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
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
12
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
13
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
14
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
15
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
17
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
18
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
19
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
20
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic, and you'll have plenty of daylight upon arrival. With no designated stops in the data, you can choose to refuel or rest as needed, but keep in mind the longest stretch is over 100 miles on I-69, so plan your breaks accordingly. A key tip for this drive is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before embarking on the 106.6-mile segment on I-69, as services may be less frequent during this portion.
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 59.1 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.6 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, 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 118.3 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 106.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.2 — 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.
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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
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110.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
118.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.49 one way
$36.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.31
$40.61
premium
$4.89
$22.77
$45.53
diesel
$5.61
$26.12
$52.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
WNW 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
36 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 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 65.2
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
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 89.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-oriented, with 94% of the route on interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 106.6 miles on I-69, which forms the backbone of this journey. The road profile suggests a consistent highway experience, meaning you'll likely encounter limited turns and a steady pace for most of the trip. Prepare for a drive where efficiency and speed are prioritized over winding country roads or varied scenery.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
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 118.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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.
Top landmarks
•John L. Nichols House — house in Bloomington, Indiana
•Blair-Dunning House — Historic house in Indiana
•Vinegar Hill Historic District — Indiana historic district
Evansville is the largest city in Southern Indiana and the third-largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois tri-state area. In 2010, the city had a population of 117,000. In 2008 the Evansville metropolitan area was home to 350,000 people.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.6 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 Evansville, IN before heading back.
