Origin
Martinsville, IN
Late night in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, 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
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Martinsville to Bloomington is 20.6 miles and takes about 30m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward connection between two familiar locales. You'll primarily be on a highway, so expect a quick and efficient journey. It's a drive that’s easily manageable for a single day, perfect for a quick trip or an easy commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Morton Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on East Morgan Street
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Morgan Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Morton Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Morton Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
5
Continue on SR 39
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
7
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
9
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
10
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
11
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
12
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
13
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
14
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 69
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Dunn Street
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30m 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 largely highway-focused, with 61% of the drive on major roadways like I 69. You'll experience a 12.6-mile stretch on I 69 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. As you approach Bloomington, you'll transition to surface streets like North Walnut Street and Morton Avenue, shifting from highway speeds to a more local feel. Expect a straightforward driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 10 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 (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 69. 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 (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.1 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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