Origin
Cass, IN
Morning in Cass on Tuesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cass, IN to Bloomington, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cass, IN
Milan Djordjević
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Cass, IN to Bloomington, IN is 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m via SR 54, SR 45, and SR 445, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within Indiana's Midwest region. You'll find the journey is predominantly highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points. Consider this route if you need a quick and uncomplicated drive with minimal fuss. The short distance and estimated duration mean you won't spend much of your day on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 54 | 32.8 mi | 52m |
| SR 45 | 13 mi | 19m |
| SR 445 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South County Road 700 East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East County Road 50 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 54
— 32.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cass, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Cass Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cass Washington Street
2
Continue on South County Road 700 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Road 700 East
3
Turn right onto East County Road 50 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road 50 South
4
Turn sharp left onto SR 54
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 54
5
Turn straight onto SR 54
28 mi
·
44 min
·
SR 54
6
Turn straight onto SR 445
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 445
7
Turn left onto SR 45
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 45
8
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
9
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street
11
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Dunn Street
12
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Atwater Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Cass, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East County Road 50 South
Turn right onto East County Road 50 South
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 54
Turn sharp left onto SR 54
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Newark, IN
25 mi in
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
17 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 22m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-oriented, with 94% of your travel on faster roads, primarily SR 54, SR 45, and SR 445. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, particularly during the longest stretch of 32.8 miles on SR 54. The character remains fairly uniform, offering a straightforward driving experience without significant changes in road type or complexity. It's less about winding country lanes and more about efficient travel on well-maintained state routes.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on SR 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 54 and SR 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East County Road 50 South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m 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 0.8 miles (East County Road 50 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 54): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.3 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 22m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on SR 54. 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 0.8 miles (East County Road 50 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 54): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.3 miles (East 3rd 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.
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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