If you are planning a quick getaway from Indianapolis to Blooming Grove, you are looking at a manageable 74-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a weekend excursion. The drive remains entirely within the Midwest, keeping the travel style consistent as you transition between these Indiana locales. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
21.8 mi
23m
SR 44
17 mi
25m
State Street
16.4 mi
24m
Vine Street
10.7 mi
18m
Southeastern Avenue
6.1 mi
8m
East Market Street
0.5 mi
1m
East 5th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
East Washington Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Blooming Grove, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft·32 sec·this road
2
Turn left
37 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto Monument Circle
0.1 mi·23 sec·Monument Circle
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Market Street
5
Turn right onto North Park Avenue
512 ft·23 sec·North Park Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
130 ft·7 sec·Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi·6 min·Southeastern Avenue
10
Continue on I 74; US 421
22 mi·23 min·I 74; US 421
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 116Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, RushvilleUse the right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 44
17 mi·25 min·SR 44
13
Turn left onto SR 44 Truck
226 ft·5 sec·North Perkins Street
14
Turn right onto SR 44
16 mi·24 min·State Street
15
Turn left onto SR 44
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Eastern Avenue
16
Turn right onto SR 1; SR 44
0.5 mi·46 sec·East 5th Street
17
Turn right onto SR 1
11 mi·18 min·Vine Street
18
Turn right onto Stone Church Road
32 ft·1 sec·Stone Church Road
19
Arrive at destination
Stone Church Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward, sub-two-hour drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing a rigid itinerary. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the short duration, but it is always wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Indianapolis to cover the $11 estimated fuel cost. Keep a close watch on your transitions between I-74 and the state-level roads, as the change in road type can happen quickly. If you prefer a quieter drive, aim to leave outside of typical commuter windows to maintain a consistent speed on the highway sections. Utilizing the flexibility of this short route allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Blooming Grove.
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 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 48m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 21.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip|~4m in|Southeastern Avenue
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
29 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 116
Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Ru...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.57 one way
$23.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.70
$25.40
premium
$4.89
$14.24
$28.48
diesel
$5.61
$16.34
$32.68
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: 25.9 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
22.2
0
$7.77
$3.55
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.36
$4.74
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 15, 2026
Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night
in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blooming Grove, IN
Late night
in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shelbyville, IN
37 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed transit to local road navigation. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, utilizing I-74, SR 44, and State Street to bridge the gap between your starting point and Blooming Grove. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.8-mile segment on I-74, which offers a brief opportunity to settle into a steady cruising pace. As you move away from the interstate portions, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust to the rhythm of state routes and local streets. This combination keeps the drive from feeling monotonous while ensuring you cover the 74-mile distance efficiently.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Indianapolis, IN to Blooming Grove, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rushville along the way.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States.
Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 74. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blooming Grove, IN before heading back.
