Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Greentown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Greentown, IN
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Trip Overview
Bloomington, IN to Greentown, IN is 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 23m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest, specifically within Indiana. The majority of the drive utilizes interstate highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a day trip without feeling rushed. Plan for a smooth, uncomplicated drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 59.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Meridian Street | 33.6 mi | 42m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| County Road East 00 North South | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East County Road 00 North South | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-465 WB | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Greentown, 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 left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
9
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
10
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
18
Merge onto US 31
34 mi
·
42 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 162
Toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City
20
Turn right onto US 35; SR 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road 00 North South
21
Continue on US 35; SR 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road East 00 North South
22
Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Meridian Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Meridian Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 23m drive, departing Bloomington, IN in the morning will allow you to arrive in Greentown, IN with plenty of daylight. With a total distance of 114.9 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $18, you won't need many stops. The longest stretch is under an hour, so you can easily make this a single-day trip with minimal breaks. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition off I 69, as services might be more spaced out on the local roads leading into Greentown. Enjoy the straightforward journey!
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 57.5 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greentown, 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 114.9 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 68.7 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Keystone Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.96 one way
$35.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
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: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Greentown, IN
Late night in Greentown on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
57 mi in
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
22 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
2h 23m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of the route being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on I 69, North Meridian Street, and Keystone Parkway, providing a blend of faster speeds and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 59.6 miles on I 69, allowing for a significant period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift from interstate cruising to more localized routes as you approach your destination. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a touch of local flavor.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 114.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Greentown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Gas City along the way.
Gas City
108.4 mi in
|
~2h 13m
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 2h 23m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greentown, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greentown, 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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