Greenville, IN to Bloomington, IN is 75 miles and takes about 1h 37m via North Gospel Street and US Highway 150, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a trip that primarily uses surface roads, making it a more relaxed and potentially scenic option than pure highway travel. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Greenville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Gospel Street
39.2 mi
48m
US Highway 150
19.2 mi
21m
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi
14m
South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
4m
South Henderson Street
1.9 mi
4m
South Walnut Street
1 mi
2m
East Winslow Road
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 39.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Pekin Road
25 ft·3 sec·Pekin Road
2
Turn right onto US 150
19 mi·21 min·US Highway 150
3
Continue on US 150
10 mi·14 min·Southeast Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
147 ft·2 sec·North Gospel Street
6
Continue on SR 37
39 mi·48 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi·4 min·South Old State Road 37
8
Continue on South Walnut Street
1.0 mi·2 min·South Walnut Street
9
Turn right onto East Winslow Road
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Winslow Road
10
Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi·4 min·South Henderson Street
11
Continue on South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Indiana Avenue
12
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of 75 miles and takes under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Bloomington with plenty of time to explore. You won't need extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is around $12. The longest stretch on North Gospel Street is nearly 40 miles, so plan for that segment to be slower-paced driving.
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 37.5 miles from Greenville, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 45m 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 18m
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 Greenville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenville, IN
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Greenville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Gospel Street for about 39.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150 / US Highway 150
Turn right onto US 150 / US Highway 150
Navigation decision point
3
29.6 mi into trip|~36m in|US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.8 mi into trip|~36m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
29.8 mi into trip|~36m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
75 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.87
$25.75
premium
$4.89
$14.43
$28.87
diesel
$5.61
$16.56
$33.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.56
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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 19, 2026
Origin
Greenville, IN
Late night
in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Paoli, IN
38 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
1h 37m 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 mostly surface roads, with only about 26% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.2 miles on North Gospel Street, which will likely feel like rural cruising rather than rapid transit. Once you transition off the highway sections, expect to navigate through towns and local traffic.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on North Gospel Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 150 / US Highway 150.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenville, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 37m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 150 / US Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 39.2 miles on North Gospel Street. 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: near the start (US 150 / US Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
