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Trip from Mooresville, 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

49m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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Downtown Mooresville, IN, IN

Mooresville, IN

Mark Stebnicki

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This 35.2-mile drive from Mooresville to Bloomington, Indiana, will take you about 49 minutes to complete. It's a perfect day trip within the Midwest, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 72% of it on major roads like SR 67 and I-69, before transitioning to North Walnut Street. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $6 for this journey. The overall feel is a straightforward drive, making it an easy addition to any Indiana itinerary. Given the short distance, you'll have plenty of flexibility with your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 67 12.9 mi 17m
I 69 12.6 mi 13m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
Morton Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1 mi 2m
South Indiana Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Dunn Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 67 — 12.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

206 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto South Indiana Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Indiana Street
3

Turn right onto SR 67

13 mi · 17 min · SR 67
4

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
6

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
7

Continue on SR 39

175 ft · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
9

Merge onto I 69

13 mi · 13 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
11

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
12

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
13

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
14

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
15

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
16

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsville, IN

18 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.

Popular next leg

Martinsville, IN to Bloomington, IN

20.6 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Sunny Slopes, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Mooresville, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.4 — 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 | South Indiana Street

Turn left onto South Indiana Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 39 / State Road 39

Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip | ~24m 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
29.7 mi into trip | ~38m 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
34.4 mi into trip | ~47m in | West 10th Street

Turn left onto West 10th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.50 one way

$11.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.04 $12.08
premium $4.89 $6.77 $13.55
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 17, 2026

Origin

Mooresville, IN

Evening in Mooresville on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 14 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Evening in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 12 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

55°F

Martinsville, IN

18 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

49m 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 drive for most of this 49-minute trip. You'll spend a significant 72% of your time on main roads, including SR 67 and I-69, which offer a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on SR 67, providing a good opportunity to settle in. As you approach Bloomington, the route transitions to North Walnut Street, likely offering a change in scenery and pace from the earlier highway segments. This drive balances efficient travel with a clear progression toward your destination.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on SR 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 67 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana 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 49m drive. You will face about 12 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 (South Indiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 49m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on SR 67. 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 (South Indiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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