Origin
North Terre Haute, IN
Late night in North Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Terre Haute, 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 36m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Terre Haute, IN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
North Terre Haute, IN to Bloomington, IN is 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m via SR 46, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is a mixed-use route, meaning you'll experience both highway and local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick trip when you want to get to your destination without a lot of fuss. Consider this drive for a convenient hop between these two Indiana cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| State Road 46 | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| State Route 59 | 5 mi | 7m |
| North 55th Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Fruitridge Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wabash Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on Fruitridge Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitridge Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
3
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on N Fruitridge Aven
422 ft
·
8 sec
·
N Fruitridge Aven
5
Continue on Blakely Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blakely Avenue
6
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wabash Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 40; SR 46
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North 55th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
218 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
12
Turn right onto SR 59
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 46
14
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morgan Street
15
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
16
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temperance Street
17
Continue on SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 46
18
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
20
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
21
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
22
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 36 minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. Aim to leave in the morning to take full advantage of daylight, especially if you plan any brief stops. There's only one suggested stop on this route, so consider fueling up before you depart North Terre Haute, as the fuel cost is estimated at just $10. The longest stretch without a stop is 20.4 miles on SR 46, so plan accordingly if you need a break before then. This drive is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
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 31.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 44m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from North Terre Haute, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 46 for about 20.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from North Terre Haute, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Fruitridge Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Wabash Avenue
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
5
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Spencer, IN
32 mi in
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
3 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 36m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of your journey on higher-speed roadways like Dwight D Eisenhower Highway (SR 46). You'll encounter stretches of more direct travel, including a notable 20.4-mile segment on SR 46 without interruption. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, integrating more local road conditions with the faster highway sections. This blend means you'll have opportunities for quicker travel alongside moments where you'll navigate more community-focused roads.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on SR 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Fruitridge Avenue.
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 63.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (North Fruitridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (Wabash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
19.7 mi in
|
~26m
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 36m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on SR 46. 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 0.5 miles (North Fruitridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (Wabash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 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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