Origin
North Vernon, IN
Late night in North Vernon on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Vernon, 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 22m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Vernon, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
This 58.2-mile journey from North Vernon, IN to Bloomington, IN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. You'll be spending about 16% of your time on highways, with the bulk of the drive following local roads. Budget around $9 for fuel for this short excursion. The entire trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive through Indiana. It's a practical option for a quick change of scenery or to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| North State Street | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| SR 46 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on 5th Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 7
17 mi
·
25 min
·
North State Street
4
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
5
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
6
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
7
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
8
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
9
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
10
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.1 miles from North Vernon, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 3; SR 7 / North State Street
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 7 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
4
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
South Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Nashville, IN
29 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
1h 22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route. While 16% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets and state roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on Van Buren Street. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, so staying alert is key. The route offers a consistent driving experience without long periods of high-speed travel.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Van Buren Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Vernon, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 1h 22m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 3; SR 7 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.9 miles (SR 46 / Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point.
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 22m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Van Buren Street. 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 (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 3; SR 7 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.9 miles (SR 46 / Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point.
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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