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Trip from Osgood, 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 53m

Distance

77.8 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Osgood, IN, IN

Osgood, IN

cottonbro studio

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This 77.8-mile drive from Osgood, Indiana, to Bloomington, Indiana, is best suited for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, it's an economical Midwest excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate driving experience rather than a high-speed journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without feeling rushed. You'll traverse familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout this Indiana-to-Indiana adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.9 miles from Osgood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Van Buren Street 18.2 mi 21m
SR 46 11.2 mi 16m
West County Road 700 South 8.9 mi 13m
Jonathan Moore Pike 8.4 mi 12m
North Buckeye Street 5.7 mi 8m
County Road 50 North 4.4 mi 7m
West Millhousen Road 3.6 mi 5m
East County Road 820 South 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Van Buren Street — 18.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Ripley Street

61 ft · 8 sec · West Ripley Street
2

Turn left onto US 421

5.7 mi · 8 min · North Buckeye Street
3

Turn left onto Wilson Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Wilson Street
4

Continue on West Millhousen Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · West Millhousen Road
5

Turn left onto West County Line Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West County Line Road
6

Continue on East County Road 820 South

1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South
7

Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast

323 ft · 10 sec · South County Road 210 Southeast
8

Turn right onto East County Road 830 South

308 ft · 8 sec · East County Road 830 South
9

Continue on East County Road 820 South

1.7 mi · 2 min · East County Road 820 South
10

At end of road, turn right onto South County Road 60 East

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South County Road 60 East
11

Turn left onto East County Road 800 South

2.8 mi · 3 min · East County Road 800 South
12

Turn right onto South County Road 200 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · South County Road 200 West
13

Turn left onto South County Road 60 Southwest

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South County Road 60 Southwest
14

Turn left onto West County Road 700 South

8.9 mi · 13 min · West County Road 700 South
15

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West

261 ft · 9 sec · County Road 1100 West
16

Turn right onto County Road 200 North

2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North
17

Continue on County Road 925 East

0.2 mi · 37 sec · County Road 925 East
18

Turn left onto SR 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · SR 46
19

Continue on 25th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
20

Turn left onto County Road 650 East

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road 650 East
21

Turn right onto County Road 50 North

4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
22

Turn right onto US 31

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North National Road
23

Turn left onto 10th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
24

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
25

Turn right onto SR 46

1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
26

Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
27

Continue on SR 46

9.2 mi · 13 min · SR 46
28

Turn left onto SR 46

18 mi · 21 min · Van Buren Street
29

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

452 ft · 16 sec · South Indiana Avenue
30

Turn right

99 ft · 7 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Osgood to make the most of your day in Bloomington. Since there are no designated stops recommended, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, perhaps for a quick break or to refuel if your gauge is low. The longest stretch without significant turns is 18.2 miles, so plan any quick stretches or snack breaks around that segment. With a total fuel cost estimated at $12, ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Osgood to avoid any unexpected detours for gas.

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 38.9 miles from Osgood, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles or 1h 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 39m

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 Osgood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Osgood, IN

This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Osgood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Van Buren Street for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lowell, IN

39 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

Greensburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Osgood, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123766888

Visit website

Riviera Maya

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Indiana

1.3 mi

Sophea Asian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Indiana

1.1 mi

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123766888

Visit website

Riviera Maya

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123726576

Visit website

Sophea Asian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129006888

Visit website

El Popocatepetl Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124188981

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Guatemex Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18123900502

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 61.1

Nashville, Indiana

+18125778565

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 77.8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.8 — 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 | US 421 / North Buckeye Street

Turn left onto US 421 / North Buckeye Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | Wilson Street

Turn left onto Wilson Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | South County Road 210 Southeast

Turn left onto South County Road 210 Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
26.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | County Road 1100 West

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 1100 West

Navigation decision point

5
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.16 one way

$24.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.35 $26.71
premium $4.89 $14.97 $29.94
diesel $5.61 $17.18 $34.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.17 $3.73
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.11
EV Truck/SUV 31.1 0 $10.89 $4.98

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Osgood, IN

Late night in Osgood on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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

1h 53m 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 on this route, with only about 14% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles along Van Buren Street, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. The remainder of the drive will involve navigating through a series of local roads, including SR 46 and West County Road 700 South, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently. This profile suggests a drive that keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings, rather than a monotonous highway slog.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 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?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 421 / North Buckeye 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 1h 53m drive. You will face about 21 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 (US 421 / North Buckeye Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Wilson Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (South County Road 210 Southeast): 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 53m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). 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 (US 421 / North Buckeye Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Wilson Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (South County Road 210 Southeast): 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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