This 93.9-mile drive from Connersville, IN to Bloomington, IN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via East 1st Street and State Road 44, with a portion on West 3rd Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this route offers a straightforward journey through the heart of the Midwest. It's a local drive that's perfect for a single day, allowing for flexibility without needing an overnight stop. Consider this a practical and budget-friendly option for getting between these two Indiana communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Connersville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East 1st Street
18.7 mi
27m
State Road 44
18.6 mi
28m
West 3rd Street
16.3 mi
24m
I 69
15.7 mi
17m
West McKay Road
12.7 mi
18m
North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
4m
East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi
3m
Miller Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East 1st Street
— 18.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connersville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Market Street
118 ft·7 sec·Market Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
86 ft·9 sec·West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
419 ft·23 sec·North Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 44
16 mi·24 min·West 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto SR 44 Truck
226 ft·5 sec·North Perkins Street
6
Turn right onto SR 44 Truck
19 mi·27 min·East 1st Street
7
Continue on SR 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Broadway Street
8
Turn left onto SR 9; SR 44
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Harrison Street
9
Turn right onto SR 44
0.6 mi·54 sec·Colescott Street
10
Turn left onto SR 44
1.2 mi·1 min·Miller Avenue
11
Turn right onto SR 44
13 mi·18 min·West McKay Road
12
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
102 ft·1 sec·East King Street
13
Continue on East King Street
0.6 mi·57 sec·East King Street
14
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft·10 sec·North Forsythe Street
15
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 44
224 ft·3 sec·State Road 44
17
Continue on SR 44
19 mi·28 min·State Road 44
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the left lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252
103 ft·1 sec·SR 252
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
21
Merge onto I 69
16 mi·17 min·I 69
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
23
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi·4 min·North Walnut Street
24
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
25
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West 10th Street
26
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dunn Street
27
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft·15 sec·East 4th Street
28
Turn straight
99 ft·7 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 17-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, leaving Connersville in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Bloomington. The $15 fuel cost is minimal, so topping up before you depart is a good idea. While there are no designated stops mentioned, be aware that the longest uninterrupted stretch is just 18.7 miles, so plan for potential short breaks if needed. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially when transitioning between East 1st Street, State Road 44, and West 3rd Street, as these local roads will require your attention.
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 46.9 miles from Connersville, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m
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 Connersville, 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 Connersville, IN
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Connersville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East 1st Street for about 18.7 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Grand Avenue
Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
51.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 South: Evansville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
88.3 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.68 one way
$29.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.12
$32.24
premium
$4.89
$18.07
$36.14
diesel
$5.61
$20.73
$41.46
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: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.22
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Connersville, IN
Late night
in Connersville on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Franklin, IN
47 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
3 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 17m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 93.9-mile journey, with only 17% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on East 1st Street. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through local roads for much of the trip. The character of the drive is less about open highway cruising and more about engaging with the landscape through a series of turns and local thoroughfares. It's a route that keeps you actively involved in the driving process.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on East 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 93.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (East Jefferson Street): 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 2h 17m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on East 1st Street. 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: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
