Brookville to Bloomington is 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m via I 74 and SR 46, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. Expect a mostly highway drive that transitions to more local roads as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick drive when you don't need an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Brookville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
29.5 mi
31m
SR 46
21.6 mi
31m
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi
21m
Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
12m
SR 3
7 mi
9m
SR 1
6.1 mi
10m
US 52
4.5 mi
6m
County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 29.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
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Start on US 52; SR 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 52; SR 1
4.5 mi·6 min·US 52; SR 1
3
Turn right onto SR 1
6.1 mi·10 min·SR 1
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74
29 mi·31 min·I 74
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 134AToward SR 3 South: Greensburg
7
Continue on SR 3
7.0 mi·9 min·SR 3
8
Continue on SR 46
12 mi·17 min·SR 46
9
Continue on 25th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·25th Street
10
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi·1 min·County Road 650 East
11
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi·7 min·County Road 50 North
12
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi·40 sec·North National Road
13
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·10th Street
14
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·3rd Street
16
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi·12 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
17
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi·13 min·SR 46
18
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi·21 min·Van Buren Street
19
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft·16 sec·South Indiana Avenue
20
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 24m, you have a lot of flexibility with departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Bloomington with plenty of daylight for activities. While there are no specified stops, the longest stretch without a major road change is 29.5 miles on I 74, so plan a brief pause before or after this segment if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a card for refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 74 to SR 46, as this is where the driving environment changes.
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 53.5 miles from Brookville, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookville, 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 Brookville, IN
This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Brookville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 29.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 107 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.6 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
5
41.2 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 134A
Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
4
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|10th Street
Turn left onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
88.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
5
107 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.74 one way
$33.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.38
$36.77
premium
$4.89
$20.61
$41.22
diesel
$5.61
$23.65
$47.29
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: 37.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.25
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Brookville, IN
Late night
in Brookville on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Columbus, IN
54 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
19 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
2h 24m 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 primarily highway, with 64% of the drive on interstates. You'll spend the longest stretch, 29.5 miles, on I 74. After leaving I 74, the drive shifts to SR 46, transitioning from highway cruising to more local road conditions. Expect to notice a higher density of exits as you navigate the interstate portion.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.7 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 29.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.7 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
