Origin
Seymour, IN
Late night in Seymour on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seymour, 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
1h 9m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seymour, IN
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Bloomington, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Seymour and Bloomington, Indiana, covers a modest 52.2 miles, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes on the road, with your route primarily utilizing Van Buren Street, Jonathan Moore Pike, and I-65. Because of the manageable distance, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; a single day is more than sufficient to complete the journey. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should cover your needs, provided you stick to the main path. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward connection across the Midwest that keeps logistics simple and stress-free.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 65 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| SR 11 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Ewing Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Ewing Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Ewing Street
3
Continue on SR 11
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 11
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 11
259 ft
·
14 sec
·
SR 11
5
Continue on SR 11
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 11
6
Enter roundabout
428 ft
·
24 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 65
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Merge onto SR 46
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
12
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Van Buren Street
13
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Seymour, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Ewing Street
Turn left onto North Ewing Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
50°F
Nashville, IN
26 mi in
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
4 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 9m 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?
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances local roads with a brief interstate segment. About 30% of your travel occurs on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace during the middle portion of the trip. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Van Buren Street, covering 18.2 miles before the road conditions shift. The transition between these different road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous, though you should be prepared for the change in speed and scenery as you move away from the interstate. It is a practical, functional route that gets you from point A to point B without requiring complex navigation or strenuous stretches.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ewing Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Seymour, IN to Bloomington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Seymour, IN
Full guide →Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.
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 9m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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: at 0.1 miles (North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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