Bloomington, IN to Oakland City, IN is 90.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m via I 69 and SR 64, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. Given its short duration and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll find it to be a practical option for connecting these two Hoosier State communities without significant detours or time commitment. Consider this a simple, no-fuss drive for when you need to get from point A to point B quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
83.5 mi
1h 29m
SR 64
3 mi
4m
Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
2m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South College Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South Dunn Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Oakland City, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Continue on East 4th Street
379 ft·20 sec·East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
403 ft·17 sec·South Dunn Street
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·South College Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
7
Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi·2 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
81 mi·1 hr 26 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 33Toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg
12
Turn left onto SR 64
3.0 mi·4 min·SR 64
13
Turn left onto SR 357
0.4 mi·37 sec·South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
SR 357
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart Bloomington in the morning and arrive in Oakland City well before lunch, or leave after work and still be home at a reasonable hour. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Bloomington, as major service areas can be spaced out on the interstate. While there are no designated stops in the data, the short distance means you won't need extensive breaks, but if you do need to stretch your legs, look for opportunities at exits along I 69. The final leg on SR 64 will be your primary transition to local roads.
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 45.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 52m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland City, 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 90.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 83.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 87 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
87 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 33
Toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingb...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.08 one way
$28.16 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$15.44
$30.87
premium
$4.93
$17.62
$35.23
diesel
$5.60
$20.02
$40.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.71
$5.81
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Sep 6, 2026
Origin
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oakland City, IN
Late night
in Oakland City on Wednesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
65°F
Bloomfield, IN
45 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 65.8
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 90.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 90.8 miles on major roads like I 69. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 83.5 miles on I 69, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads, including Bloomfield Road and SR 64, will occur closer to your destination in Oakland City. Expect a steady flow of traffic with relatively frequent exits along the interstate portion.
95% 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: 83.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 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.
Top landmarks
•John L. Nichols House — house in Bloomington, Indiana
•Blair-Dunning House — Historic house in Indiana
•Vinegar Hill Historic District — Indiana historic district
The longest stretch is about 83.5 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: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland City, IN before heading back.
