Origin
Linton, IN
Late night in Linton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linton, IN to Bloomington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linton, IN
將將 王
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Linton to Bloomington, you are looking at a straightforward 40.4-mile trip through the Indiana heartland. Lasting approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via SR 54, SR 45, and SR 445, keeping you on the road for a quick, efficient transit. With an estimated fuel budget of only $6, it is an incredibly economical drive between these two Midwest locations. Because the duration is quite short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a simple, no-fuss connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 54 | 24.4 mi | 38m |
| SR 45 | 13 mi | 19m |
| SR 445 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Atwater Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 54
— 24.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linton, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 54
24 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 54
2
Turn straight onto SR 445
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 445
3
Turn left onto SR 45
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 45
4
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Walnut Street
6
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Dunn Street
8
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Atwater Avenue
9
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
10
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Linton, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South Dunn Street
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Newark, IN
20 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of your journey spent on high-speed stretches. You will spend the bulk of your time on SR 54, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip at 24.4 miles. Behind the wheel, you should expect a consistent pace as you transition between the three primary state roads. The route avoids the stop-and-go nature of local city driving, favoring a more direct path through the region. It is a functional and efficient drive that prioritizes speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on SR 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 54 and SR 45. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in near South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Linton, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 4m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
847 ft
507 ft
Total Climb
458 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
847 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
341 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on SR 54. 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: at 39.6 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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