Bloomington, IN to North Webster, IN is 179.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m via I 69 and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Indiana, offering a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter a mix of interstate cruising and state highway travel as you head north.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.8 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
63.8 mi
1h 13m
SR 37
32.9 mi
38m
Marion Road
18.6 mi
21m
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi
24m
IN-37
13.7 mi
18m
SR 13
8.8 mi
13m
SR 5
6.7 mi
11m
Huntington Road
5.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 63.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and North Webster, IN.
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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
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi·4 min·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi·56 sec·IN-37
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi·13 min·IN-37
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft·1 sec·SR 37
13
Continue on SR 37
33 mi·38 min·SR 37
14
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi·4 min·South Western Avenue
15
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.9 mi·3 min·South Baldwin Avenue
16
Continue on SR 9
5.3 mi·5 min·Huntington Road
17
Continue on SR 9
19 mi·21 min·Marion Road
18
Turn left onto SR 5
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Jefferson Street
19
Continue on SR 5
14 mi·24 min·N Goshen Rd
20
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 5
21
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Old Trail Road
22
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Binkley Road
23
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi·4 min·US 30
24
Turn right onto SR 13
8.8 mi·13 min·SR 13
25
Turn right onto East Washington Street
41 ft·1 sec·East Washington Street
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Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 52m drive, consider an early morning departure from Bloomington to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $28, this is a very manageable one-day trip. The longest stretch without an exit is 63.8 miles on I 69, so ensure you have adequate fuel before beginning that segment. You'll be traveling on I 69 and SR 37, so keep an eye on exit signs as you approach North Webster.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.8 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.8 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Webster, 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 179.5 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Bloomington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 63.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 141.1
Andrews, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+12607863644
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 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
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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.
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65 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
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69.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.06 one way
$56.13 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.81
$61.62
premium
$4.89
$34.54
$69.09
diesel
$5.61
$39.63
$79.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
College Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Menards Greenwood 3169 (Greenwood, IN)
Greenwood, IN
Electrify America
12 DCFC
Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.9
0
$18.85
$8.62
Efficient EV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
EV Truck/SUV
71.8
0
$25.13
$11.49
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Webster, IN
Late night
in North Webster on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
24 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
3h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll have a stretch of 63.8 miles on I 69 before transitioning to other main roads like SR 37. Expect a significant amount of interstate driving, which means frequent exits and merges as you make your way north. The transition from interstate to state roads will likely bring a change in speed and traffic density.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.8 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 179.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.8 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 North Webster, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at North Webster, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
