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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Lebanon, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

75.4 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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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city in Indiana, United States

Lebanon, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 75.4-mile drive from Bloomington, Indiana, to Lebanon, Indiana, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 31 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this highway-focused journey keeps things simple and budget-friendly. You'll spend a significant 83% of your time on major interstates, making it a quick transit through the Midwest. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B within Indiana.

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 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 38.2 mi 42m
I 65 15 mi 16m
I 74 9.2 mi 10m
North Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
65 3.9 mi 4m
South Lebanon Street 0.9 mi 2m
East 7th Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Indiana Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 38.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

15 mi · 16 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 139 Toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
13

Turn right onto SR 39

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Lebanon Street
Use the right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

SR 39

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 31-minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps after morning rush hour, to maximize your day. With no planned stops, you'll want to ensure you have ample fuel before leaving Bloomington, as the $12 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel strategy. The longest stretch without exits is 38.2 miles on I-69, so plan any brief needs around that. This route is all about direct travel, so focus on a smooth and timely arrival in Lebanon.

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 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, 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 75.4 miles and 1h 31m.

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 I 69 for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brooklyn, IN

38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 26min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitestown, Indiana

1.1 mi

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 26min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Al-Rayan restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13179867554

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

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

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.2 — 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
74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

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

Exit 139 Toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.79 one way

$23.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.94 $25.89
premium $4.89 $14.51 $29.02
diesel $5.61 $16.65 $33.29

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: 26.4 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 $7.92 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83

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 20, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lebanon, IN

Morning in Lebanon on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Brooklyn, 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

5 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

1h 31m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 75.4-mile route, with 83% of it being interstate driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38.2 miles on I-69, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate on I-69, I-65, and I-74, which are well-maintained and designed for efficient travel. While not particularly scenic, the character of the drive is about covering ground quickly and smoothly, with minimal deviations from the main arteries. This is a journey built for getting there.

83% 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: 38.2 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 →

Founded 1818

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

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 1h 31m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.2 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 Lebanon, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 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 Lebanon, 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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