Bloomington to Greenville is 75.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via SR 37, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a relatively short drive, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. The majority of the route utilizes highway, so expect a straightforward commute. You should budget around $12 for fuel for this leg.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 37
39.1 mi
48m
West US Highway 150
19.2 mi
21m
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi
14m
South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
4m
South Walnut Street
2.5 mi
5m
South College Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 39.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Greenville, 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
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
0.6 mi·1 min·South College Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
2.5 mi·5 min·South Walnut Street
7
Continue on South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi·4 min·South Old State Road 37
8
Turn left onto SR 37
39 mi·48 min·SR 37
9
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56
0.1 mi·8 sec·East Main Street
10
Continue on US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi·14 sec·East Main Street
11
Turn right onto US 150
10 mi·14 min·Southeast Main Street
12
Continue on US 150
19 mi·21 min·West US Highway 150
13
Turn left onto Pekin Road
25 ft·1 sec·Pekin Road
14
Arrive at destination
Pekin Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 37 minute drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving Bloomington in the morning to maximize daylight. With only 75.3 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but a quick break after the longest stretch on SR 37 could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $12 cost reflects a one-way trip; plan for a refill if you're returning. The modest distance means you can be spontaneous with your timing.
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 37.7 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 39.1 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 75.3 — 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
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|South College Avenue
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
45.4 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
75.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Pekin Road
Turn left onto Pekin Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.93
$25.85
premium
$4.89
$14.49
$28.98
diesel
$5.61
$16.63
$33.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.91
$3.61
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.59
$3.01
EV Truck/SUV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Patchy Frost
WNW 6 mph1% 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
Greenville, IN
Morning
in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
NW 5 to 10 mph61% 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
72°F
Paoli, IN
38 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 77% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.1 miles on SR 37, offering a good opportunity for consistent cruising. The drive transitions from highway to surface streets for the final portion as you approach your destination. Expect a steady flow of exits and merging traffic typical of a highway environment.
77% 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: 39.1 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and West US Highway 150. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Greenville, IN is easy. At 1h 37m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on SR 37. 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 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, IN before heading back.
