Origin
Meridian Hills, IN
Morning in Meridian Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian Hills, 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 25m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian Hills, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Meridian Hills to Bloomington covers 59.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. This trek is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of North Meridian Street, South Harding Street, and I-69. Budgeting around $9 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion through the heart of the Midwest. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, the straightforward nature of this drive keeps logistics simple. It is a reliable, no-fuss connection between these two Indiana locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 37.8 mi | 42m |
| North Meridian Street | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| South Harding Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North West Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| I 65 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 37.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on East 75th Street
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 75th Street
2
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto West 30th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 30th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 114
Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on North West Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
9
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Morris Street
10
Turn left onto South Harding Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Harding Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Old State Road 37
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old State Road 37
12
Continue on West Epler Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Epler Avenue
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14
Merge onto I 69
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
16
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
17
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
18
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
19
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
20
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
21
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Meridian Hills, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Meridian Street
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 114
Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn left toward I 69 South: Evansville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
SW 3 mph
0% chance
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
21 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 25m 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, as roughly 65% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-69, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.8 miles. The road feels efficient and functional, transitioning from local surface streets into a steady interstate cruise. While it is not a winding scenic byway, the consistency of the highway segments ensures you reach your destination with minimal stress. You will find the transition between the urban infrastructure of the start and the open stretches of I-69 to be the primary rhythm of the trip.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Meridian Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Meridian Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 59.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
798 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
415 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
798 ft
~37.3 mi in
Elevation Range
197 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 25m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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