This 95.1-mile drive from Pigeon, Indiana, to Bloomington, Indiana, is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-69 and US-231, with some time on Newton Street, this route offers a mixed driving experience through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical trip. You'll find this journey straightforward and well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Pigeon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
29.6 mi
32m
Newton Street
20.4 mi
23m
US 231
18 mi
21m
South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi
22m
Rockport Street
4.1 mi
7m
Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi
2m
East County Road 1500 North
1 mi
3m
West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon, IN and Bloomington, IN.
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Start on County Road 1475 North
0.7 mi·2 min·County Road 1475 North
2
Turn left onto North Base Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Base Road
3
Continue on East County Road 1500 North
1.0 mi·3 min·East County Road 1500 North
4
Continue on Railroad Street
528 ft·26 sec·Railroad Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 62
4.1 mi·7 min·Rockport Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 231
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 231
7
Take the exit
134 ft·8 sec
Toward US 231
8
Turn left onto US 231
18 mi·21 min·US 231
9
Turn left onto US 231; SR 56
20 mi·23 min·Newton Street
10
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi·18 sec·West Broadway Street
11
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi·22 min·South John F Kennedy Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
13
Merge onto I 69
30 mi·32 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward SR 45 SouthUse the slight right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
16
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
17
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Walnut Street
18
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·East 3rd Street
19
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft·4 sec·South Dunn Street
20
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
401 ft·14 sec·East Atwater Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Indiana Avenue
22
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You could leave in the morning and arrive in Bloomington with plenty of daylight left. There are no specific stops recommended, so you have the flexibility to pause for breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 29.6-mile stretch on I-69, as services might be less frequent. The $15 fuel estimate should cover your needs, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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 47.5 miles from Pigeon, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m
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 Pigeon, 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 Pigeon, IN
This is one driving day of about 95.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Pigeon, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 29.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 94.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward US 231
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 231
5
44.8 mi into trip|~1h in|US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Turn left onto US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward SR 45 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 45 South
5
94.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.87 one way
$29.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.32
$32.65
premium
$4.89
$18.30
$36.60
diesel
$5.61
$21.00
$41.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.99
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.31
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Pigeon, IN
Morning
in Pigeon on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Morning
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 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 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "mixed drive" experience on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.6 miles on I-69, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between I-69, Newton Street, and US-231, the road character will shift, moving from faster highway speeds to potentially more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience varying driving dynamics throughout the 95.1 miles.
50% 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: 29.6 mi on I 69.
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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
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 95.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 44.8 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 44.8 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
