Spanning 102.4 miles across the Indiana Midwest, this trip connects Vevay to Bloomington in approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. It is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget roughly $16 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, expect a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard interstate commute. Whether you are heading to Bloomington for business or leisure, this route provides a direct, manageable path through the heart of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Vevay, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lanier Drive
20.1 mi
29m
West Main Street
19.3 mi
28m
Van Buren Street
18.2 mi
21m
South State Street
17.8 mi
27m
SR 46
9.2 mi
13m
Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
12m
State Street
3.9 mi
5m
Cragmont Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Lanier Drive
— 20.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vevay, IN and Bloomington, IN.
1
Start on SR 56
53 ft·5 sec·Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
19 mi·28 min·West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on East 2nd Street
346 ft·7 sec·East 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto US 421; SR 56
431 ft·7 sec·Harrison Street
5
Continue on US 421; SR 56
1.2 mi·2 min·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto SR 7
1.7 mi·2 min·Cragmont Street
7
Turn left onto SR 7
0.3 mi·28 sec·SR 7
8
Turn straight onto SR 7
20 mi·29 min·Lanier Drive
9
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 7
0.2 mi·16 sec·Poplar Street
10
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·State Roads 3 & 7
11
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
18 mi·27 min·South State Street
12
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi·5 min·State Street
13
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·3rd Street
14
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi·12 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
15
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi·13 min·SR 46
16
Turn left onto SR 46
18 mi·21 min·Van Buren Street
17
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
452 ft·16 sec·South Indiana Avenue
18
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing an elaborate itinerary. Keep in mind that the lack of planned stops means you should fuel up and handle any personal needs before leaving Vevay to ensure a seamless 2-hour and 28-minute transit. Given that the route is dominated by local surface streets, stay alert for frequent turns that can break up your rhythm. A helpful tip for this specific path is to keep your navigation tools handy for those tighter turn sequences, as the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares rather than major interstate signage.
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 51.2 miles from Vevay, IN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Vevay, 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 Vevay, IN
This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Vevay, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lanier Drive for about 20.1 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
19.4 mi into trip|~28m in|US 421; SR 56 / Harrison Street
Turn right onto US 421; SR 56 / Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.7 mi into trip|~31m in|SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Turn right onto SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Navigation decision point
4
84.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
5
102.4 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.01 one way
$32.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.58
$35.15
premium
$4.89
$19.71
$39.41
diesel
$5.61
$22.61
$45.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.10
EV Truck/SUV
41
0
$14.34
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 20, 2026
Origin
Vevay, IN
Late night
in Vevay on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, IN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
3 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 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a technical journey that prioritizes local roads over high-speed travel. With only 9% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating West Main Street, Van Buren Street, and Lanier Drive. The longest uninterrupted section is a 20.1-mile stretch on Lanier Drive, which offers the most consistent momentum of the trip. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will need to remain attentive behind the wheel rather than relying on autopilot. Expect the landscape to transition steadily as you move through these inland Indiana corridors.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Lanier Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 56 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vevay, IN to Bloomington, IN is easy. At 2h 28m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 56 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (US 421; SR 56 / Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Lanier Drive. 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: near the start (SR 56 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (US 421; SR 56 / Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, IN before heading back.
