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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

107.1 mi

172 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown Ray, IN, IN

Ray, IN

Dillon Hunt

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

Ray, IN to Bloomington, IN is 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m via I 69, I 65, and I 465, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major highways, it's an efficient way to travel between these locations. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and directness over a leisurely journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

53.5 miles from Ray, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 38.3 mi 42m
I 65 22.1 mi 24m
I 465 13.7 mi 15m
North Jackson Street 11.5 mi 16m
SR 75 5.2 mi 9m
County Road 100 West 5 mi 8m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
IN-47 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 38.3 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 75

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 75
2

Continue on SR 75

5.0 mi · 8 min · County Road 100 West
3

Turn left onto SR 75

0.5 mi · 54 sec · SR 75
4

Turn right onto SR 75

4.7 mi · 8 min · SR 75
5

Turn left onto US 421; SR 39

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Kyger Street
6

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

12 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street
7

Turn right onto SR 47

2.0 mi · 3 min · IN-47
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

16 mi · 17 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 69

38 mi · 42 min · I 69
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
17

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
18

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
19

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
20

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
21

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
22

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 2h 19m drive, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow ample time to reach Bloomington before evening. Since the total distance is just 107.1 miles, you have considerable flexibility and don't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches on I 69; while the estimated fuel cost is low at $17, it's always wise to top off before a significant segment. The route is primarily interstate, so rest areas will be available at regular intervals.

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 53.5 miles from Ray, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 24 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 53m

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 Ray, 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 Ray, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ray, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

54 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

Mulberry, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Ray, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 10m in / 1h 10m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 10m in / 1h 10m to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

The Vintage Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Frankfort, Indiana

2.7 mi

COCA Craft Coffee & Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Frankfort, Indiana

2.6 mi

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

L.A. Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177697503

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13174718100

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

The Vintage Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Frankfort, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17656014104

COCA Craft Coffee & Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Frankfort, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17652421697

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 101.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
25.5 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the ramp toward Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward Indianapolis
6
42 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
101.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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

$16.74 one way

$33.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.38 $36.77
premium $4.89 $20.61 $41.22
diesel $5.61 $23.65 $47.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.1 0 $11.25 $5.14
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
EV Truck/SUV 42.8 0 $14.99 $6.85

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ray, IN

Morning in Ray on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

8 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

2h 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous segment of 38.3 miles on I 69. The character of the drive is consistent, as you'll primarily be on well-maintained interstates like I 69, I 65, and I 465. While not designed for scenic detours, this highway profile ensures a predictable and efficient journey, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 107.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 25.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Ray, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

25.5 mi in | ~41m

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 2h 19m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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