Huntingburg, IN to Bloomington, IN is 77.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via I 69 and Newton Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets as you make your way north. Given the relatively short distance and time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Huntingburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
29.6 mi
32m
Newton Street
20.4 mi
23m
South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi
22m
North Main Street
7 mi
8m
Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi
2m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Walnut Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingburg, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on this road
20 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SR 64
120 ft·6 sec·East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto US 231
7.0 mi·8 min·North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 231; SR 56
20 mi·23 min·Newton Street
5
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi·18 sec·West Broadway Street
6
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi·22 min·South John F Kennedy Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
8
Merge onto I 69
30 mi·32 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward SR 45 SouthUse the slight right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
11
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
12
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·East 3rd Street
14
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft·4 sec·South Dunn Street
15
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
401 ft·14 sec·East Atwater Avenue
16
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Indiana Avenue
17
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Leaving in the morning from Huntingburg will give you ample daylight to reach Bloomington, making it easy to complete this 1 hour 34 minute drive in one go. Since the total mileage is under 80 miles, you have the flexibility to add short stops if needed, though none are officially recommended on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $12, and plan for a brief stop if you feel the need for a break before reaching your destination. A good point to consider a short pause might be around the point where you transition off I 69.
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 38.9 miles from Huntingburg, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 47m 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 Huntingburg, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntingburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Huntingburg, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 29.6 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 27.7 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
27.7 mi into trip|~32m in|US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Turn left onto US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.9 mi into trip|~55m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 45 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 45 South
5
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.37
$26.74
premium
$4.89
$14.99
$29.98
diesel
$5.61
$17.20
$34.40
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: 27.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Huntingburg, IN
Morning
in Huntingburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
16 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 38% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on I 69 measuring 29.6 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets, with Newton Street and South John F Kennedy Avenue being key segments. This change means you'll notice a shift from higher-speed travel to navigating more local traffic and intersections.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m 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 27.7 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Top landmarks
•John L. Nichols House — house in Bloomington, Indiana
•Blair-Dunning House — Historic house in Indiana
•Vinegar Hill Historic District — Indiana historic district
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 27.7 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
