Origin
Pittsboro, IN
Late night in Pittsboro on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, 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 23m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, IN
Jay Brand
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Pittsboro to Bloomington is 66.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I-69 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip primarily through the Midwest region of Indiana. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient drive if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. With a short travel time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or to connect two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 42m |
| I 74 | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| North Walnut Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Northfield Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North College Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Dunn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 38.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on North Maple Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Northfield Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northfield Drive
4
Turn left onto 267
499 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Green Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 74
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 69
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
10
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
11
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
12
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 10th Street
13
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
14
Turn left onto East 4th Street
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
15
Turn straight
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Pittsboro, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Northfield Drive
Turn left onto West Northfield Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
267 / North Green Street
Turn left onto 267 / North Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
4
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
21 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 23m 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 drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on major interstates. Expect a consistent pace, particularly during the 38.3-mile stretch on I-69, which is the longest uninterrupted highway segment. You'll transition between I-74 and I-69, with North Walnut Street serving as a final approach. The character of the road remains largely consistent – efficient and direct – meaning you won't encounter many winding backroads or frequent changes in speed limits. It's a practical drive designed for covering ground.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near West Northfield Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (West Northfield Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (267 / North Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 23m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 69. 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 2.6 miles (West Northfield Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (267 / North Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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