Origin
Orleans, IN
Morning in Orleans on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orleans, IN to Bloomington, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orleans, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Orleans, IN to Bloomington, IN is 37.7 miles and takes about 50 minutes via South Maple Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, moving you through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick transit or a way to connect two points without much fuss. You'll find it an easy haul, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Maple Street | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| South Old State Road 37 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Henderson Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Winslow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Maple Street
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 337
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto SR 37
32 mi
·
37 min
·
South Maple Street
3
Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Old State Road 37
4
Continue on South Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto East Winslow Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Winslow Road
6
Turn left onto South Henderson Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Henderson Street
7
Continue on South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
8
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Orleans, 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 0.1 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 37 / South Maple Street
Turn right onto SR 37 / South Maple Street
Navigation decision point
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Old State Road 37
Turn right onto South Old State Road 37
Navigation decision point
3
35.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
East Winslow Road
Turn right onto East Winslow Road
Navigation decision point
3
35.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
South Henderson Street
Turn left onto South Henderson Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
50m 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 is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 31.6 miles on South Maple Street. You can expect consistent surface road conditions for the entire 37.7-mile trip. Watch for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and rural areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on South Maple Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near SR 37 / South Maple Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orleans, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 37 / South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (South Old State Road 37): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (East Winslow Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
Full guide →Founded 1818
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.
Top landmarks
- • John L. Nichols House — house in Bloomington, Indiana
- • Blair-Dunning House — Historic house in Indiana
- • Vinegar Hill Historic District — Indiana historic district
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 50m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on South Maple 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: at 0.1 miles (SR 37 / South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (South Old State Road 37): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (East Winslow Road): 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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