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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Lafayette, 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 11m

Distance

110.7 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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 Lafayette, IN, IN

Lafayette, IN

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Trip Overview

Bloomington, IN to Lafayette, IN is 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m via I 65, I 69, and I 74, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the heart of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss between these two cities. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.3 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 47.8 mi 52m
I 69 38.2 mi 42m
I 74 9.2 mi 10m
North Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
65 3.9 mi 4m
South Street 2.7 mi 5m
East 7th Street 0.4 mi 1m
US 52 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 47.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

38 mi · 42 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 3 min
Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
8

Merge onto I 74; I 465

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

3.9 mi · 4 min · 65
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 65

18 mi · 19 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
14

Merge onto I 65

30 mi · 32 min · I 65
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 172 Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
16

Turn left onto SR 26

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 26
17

Continue on South Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
18

Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Jackson Street
19

Turn right

178 ft · 13 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short, 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever you're ready. Aiming for a morning departure will get you to Lafayette with ample daylight. There are no designated stops recommended on this route, but you'll have plenty of opportunities for fuel and rest along the interstates. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 47.8-mile stretch on I 65, to ensure you don't need to exit unexpectedly.

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 55.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, 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 11m.

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 65 for about 47.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

55 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

Martinsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 110.7

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Trish's Red Bird Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dayton, Indiana

1.2 mi

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Trish's Red Bird Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.8

Dayton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+17652966964

Visit website

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17657674590

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 55.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17658068277

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Shellie's Cafe Dnv

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17654712734

Visit website

Town & Gown Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17652503425

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.7

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.3

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.5 — 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

6
43.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | 65

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 172 Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.31 one way

$34.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Late night in Lafayette on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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 11m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll primarily be on I 65, I 69, and I 74, which means you can expect consistent speeds and generally smooth travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 47.8 miles on I 65. While the landscape is typical of the Midwest, the character of the drive is defined by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.8 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 110.7 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: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.8 miles on I 65. 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 Lafayette, 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: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lafayette, 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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