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Trip from McCordsville, IN to Bloomington, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

69.9 mi

112 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown McCordsville, IN, IN

McCordsville, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This 69.9-mile drive from McCordsville, Indiana, to Bloomington, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. With 80% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive with an estimated fuel cost of $11. The route primarily utilizes I-69 and Pendleton Pike, offering a straightforward path through the Midwest. Given its short duration and efficient route, it's an ideal excursion 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

34.9 miles from McCordsville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 55.3 mi 1h 2m
Pendleton Pike 6.6 mi 12m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
West Broadway 1.2 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1 mi 2m
North 600 West 0.8 mi 1m
North Dunn Street 0.4 mi 1m
West 10th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 55.3 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCordsville, IN and Bloomington, IN.

1

Start on North Dresden Drive

10 ft · 0 sec · North Dresden Drive
2

Continue on West Jamison Drive

378 ft · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive
3

Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

253 ft · 16 sec · North Clearview Drive
4

Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Brookside Parkway
5

At end of road, turn right onto North 600 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 600 West
6

Turn right onto US 36; SR 67

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 36; SR 67

6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike
8

Turn left onto US 36; SR 67

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 36; SR 67
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 69; I 465

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

39 mi · 44 min · I 69
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
13

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
14

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
15

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
16

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
17

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
18

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 1-hour, 30-minute drive, there's no need to rush, and you can depart at your leisure. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and arrive in Bloomington with plenty of daylight. Since the drive is under 70 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but a quick break around the halfway point is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 55.3-mile stretch on I-69, to ensure you have enough to reach Bloomington comfortably, given the $11 estimated fuel cost.

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 34.9 miles from McCordsville, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.9 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 14m

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 McCordsville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from McCordsville, IN

This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from McCordsville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 55.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

35 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

Warren Park, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from McCordsville, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 26min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

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Hotcakes Emporium Pancake House & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.4 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.4 mi

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

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Hotcakes Emporium Pancake House & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13177233517

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

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Cul De Sac Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

+13177449622

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Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Brookside Parkway

Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway

Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 36; SR 67

Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
5
9.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 69; I 465

Merge onto I 69; I 465

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.93 one way

$21.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.00 $24.00
premium $4.89 $13.45 $26.90
diesel $5.61 $15.43 $30.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.79 $4.47

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

McCordsville, IN

Late night in McCordsville on Tuesday

Local time

5:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

5:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

9 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with approximately 80% of the 69.9 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 55.3 miles on I-69, providing a solid period of uninterrupted driving. You'll transition onto Pendleton Pike and then North Walnut Street as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in scenery from the interstate. This blend means the drive is largely efficient, with moments of local road navigation towards the end.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Pendleton Pike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Brookside Parkway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Brookside Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. 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 1h 30m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.3 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: at 0.1 miles (West Brookside Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. 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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