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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Greenwood, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

44.2 mi

71 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 44.2-mile drive from Bloomington to Greenwood, Indiana, can easily be completed in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it’s an economical choice for travelers within the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-69, offering a quick and direct connection between these two Indiana cities. Given its short duration, no overnight stops are necessary, providing you with flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 32 mi 34m
North Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
West Smith Valley Road 3.2 mi 5m
Main Street West 2.8 mi 4m
County Road 300 West 0.5 mi <1m
East 7th Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Indiana Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 32 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Greenwood, 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

32 mi · 34 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 156 Toward Smith Valley Road
8

Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Smith Valley Road
9

Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

152 ft · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
10

Continue on West Smith Valley Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
11

Turn left onto SR 135

0.5 mi · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
12

Turn right onto Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
13

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

85 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West
14

Continue on Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
15

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

100 ft · 2 sec · Main Street West
16

Continue on Main Street West

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsville, IN

22 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

Ellettsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Indiana Avenue

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Walnut Street

Turn right onto North Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
37.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 156 Toward Smith Valley Road
5
37.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | West Smith Valley Road

Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.91 one way

$13.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.59 $15.17
premium $4.89 $8.51 $17.01
diesel $5.61 $9.76 $19.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Morning in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Martinsville, IN

22 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

3 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

56m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 72% of the 44.2 miles spent on faster roads like I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is 32 miles along I-69, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on this main interstate, you will also navigate some local roads like North Walnut Street and West Smith Valley Road as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a transition to more urban or suburban settings.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.

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 56m 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: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 56m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 69. 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: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): 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 Greenwood, 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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