Bloomington, IN to Morristown, IN is 73.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via I 69 and US Highway 52, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a fairly direct drive that's easy to complete in a single day. The route primarily utilizes interstate highways before transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
49.5 mi
55m
Brookville Road
8.6 mi
12m
West US Highway 52
5.7 mi
8m
North Walnut Street
4.4 mi
6m
East Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
East 7th Street
0.4 mi
1m
South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
West Main Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 49.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Morristown, 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
1.6 mi·1 min·I 69; I 465
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 47Toward US 52 East: Brookville RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
331 ft·9 sec
Toward New Palestine
10
Turn straight onto US 52
8.6 mi·12 min·Brookville Road
11
Continue on US 52
5.7 mi·8 min·West US Highway 52
12
Enter roundabout onto US 52
166 ft·2 sec·East Main Street
13
Continue on US 52
4.2 mi·6 min·East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 52
Trip Plan
Given this is a short drive of under 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Bloomington in the morning should get you to Morristown with plenty of daylight remaining. You won't need many stops, but if you do, the 49.5-mile stretch on I 69 is a good point to consider a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $12, so you'll likely need to fill up before you leave Bloomington or shortly after you start on I 69.
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 36.9 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 44m 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 Morristown, 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 73.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 49.5 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 and 69.5 — 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
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.
7
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
6
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Palestine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward New Palestine
5
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|US 52 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 52 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.65
$25.30
premium
$4.89
$14.18
$28.37
diesel
$5.61
$16.27
$32.54
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: 25.8 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
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
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
Late night
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
WNW 6 mph2% 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
Morristown, IN
Late night
in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 75% of the 73.7 miles on major roads like I 69. You'll have a longest stretch of 49.5 miles on I 69 before transitioning to Brookville Road and West US Highway 52. Be prepared for the shift from interstate cruising to surface street driving, which will involve more traffic signals and potentially denser local traffic as you get closer to Morristown.
75% 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: 49.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Brookville Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Morristown, IN is easy. At 1h 33m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Bloomington, IN to Morristown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 5.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morristown, IN before heading back.
