Nottingham to Bloomington is 153.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Given its predominantly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a total travel time under three hours, this route is ideal for a quick, efficient trip between these two Hoosier State locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Nottingham, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
124.3 mi
2h 18m
SR 18
21.3 mi
24m
North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
4m
SR 1
2 mi
2m
North College Avenue
1 mi
2m
North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
1m
West 10th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East 4th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 124.3 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 1
2.0 mi·2 min·SR 1
2
Turn right onto SR 18
21 mi·24 min·SR 18
3
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 69
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
39 mi·44 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
9
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi·4 min·North Walnut Street
10
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
11
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West 10th Street
12
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dunn Street
13
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft·15 sec·East 4th Street
14
Turn straight
99 ft·7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this short, 2h 56m drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. With only 153.4 miles, you can easily complete this in one day. The longest stretch on I 69 is over 124 miles, so it's wise to fuel up before you leave Nottingham or at the last available exit before that long segment. You'll only need about $24 for fuel, so this trip is quite budget-friendly. Plan for just one stop to keep your journey efficient.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Nottingham, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.3 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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 Nottingham, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nottingham, IN
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Nottingham, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 124.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 147.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 18
Turn right onto SR 18
Navigation decision point
6
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
8
108.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
5
147.8 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
$23.98 one way
$47.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.33
$52.66
premium
$4.89
$29.52
$59.04
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Nottingham, IN
Afternoon
in Nottingham on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
77 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on I 69. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 124.3 miles on I 69, so plan your breaks accordingly. You'll transition to surface roads like SR 18 and North Walnut Street for the final portion of the trip. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the drive, with a brief period of more local traffic as you approach Bloomington.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 18. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near SR 18.
Driving Effort5/10
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 153.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 85.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 85.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (I 69): 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.
