Origin
Cayuga, IN
Afternoon in Cayuga on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cayuga, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
97.7 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cayuga, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This 94.1-mile drive from Cayuga, IN to Bloomington, IN is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey, so expect a more leisurely pace. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Since it's a relatively short drive with no designated overnight stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Midwest region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.8 miles from Cayuga, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 33.6 mi | 43m |
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Road 46 | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| State Route 59 | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 41 | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Morgan Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 33.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cayuga, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on this road
57 ft
·
3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto South Logan Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Logan Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 234
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Ferry Street
4
Continue on SR 234
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 480 North
5
Turn right onto SR 63
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 63
6
Continue on US 41
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 41
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
10
Turn right onto SR 59
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 46
12
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morgan Street
13
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
14
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temperance Street
15
Continue on SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 46
16
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
18
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
19
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
20
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this route's 1 hour and 58-minute duration and 94.1-mile length, it's perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or finding overnight accommodations. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With no specific 'longest stretch' to worry about, you can afford to make spontaneous, short stops as needed. A key piece of advice for this turn-heavy route is to pay close attention to your GPS, as you'll be making numerous directional 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 48.8 miles from Cayuga, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 49m
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 Cayuga, 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 Cayuga, IN
This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Cayuga, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Cayuga, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 95.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SR 234 / East Ferry Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 234 / East Ferry Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.27 one way
$30.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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 21m 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?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you make your way from Cayuga to Bloomington. With a 0% highway share, you'll be exclusively on local roads, meaning you should anticipate frequent turns and a more varied road surface. The drive doesn't feature any exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches, so you'll constantly be engaging with the changing landscape. This type of route encourages you to stay alert and connected to your surroundings, offering a hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed transit.
65% 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: 33.6 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and SR 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 234 / East Ferry Street.
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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 234 / East Ferry Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 38.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Cayuga, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
54.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
Full guide →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.
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 2h 21m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (SR 234 / East Ferry Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 38.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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