This 98.9-mile drive from Eugene to Bloomington, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 23 minutes. You'll be spending about 64% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Indiana locations. The drive is focused on efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It’s a practical option for anyone looking to make a quick and budget-friendly trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from Eugene, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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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 Eugene, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi·58 sec·North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto North Elm Tree Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Elm Tree Road
3
Turn left onto SR 234
0.9 mi·1 min·West 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 its manageable 2 hour and 23-minute duration, this 98.9-mile trip from Eugene to Bloomington is perfect for a flexible day trip. You'll want to consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 33.6-mile stretch on SR 63, as services might be spaced out. The estimated $15 fuel cost should cover your travel comfortably, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Enjoy the straightforward journey through Indiana.
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 49.5 miles from Eugene, IN, or about 1h 7m 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
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 Eugene, 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 Eugene, IN
This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Eugene, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Elm Tree Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Elm Tree Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
40 mi into trip|~56m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
55.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
97.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.46 one way
$30.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.98
$33.95
premium
$4.89
$19.03
$38.06
diesel
$5.61
$21.84
$43.67
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: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.7
0
$10.38
$4.75
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.96
EV Truck/SUV
39.6
0
$13.85
$6.33
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Eugene, IN
Late night
in Eugene on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
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
21 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 23m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 98.9-mile route. With 64% of the journey on main roads like SR 63, SR 46, and the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, you'll experience periods of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.6 miles on SR 63, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While primarily highway, the route is designed for efficient transit rather than extensive scenic detours, providing a direct connection between your starting and ending points in Indiana.
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: 33.6 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.4 miles in near North Elm Tree Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m 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 0.4 miles (North Elm Tree Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
769 ft485 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
769 ft
~98.9 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
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 Eugene, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
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.
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 0.4 miles (North Elm Tree Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 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.
