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Trip from Winfield, 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

3h 37m

Distance

188.1 mi

303 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Winfield, IN

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Trip Overview

This 188.1-mile drive from Winfield, IN to Bloomington, IN can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I-69, and I-465, with 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $29, making it an economical option for exploring within Indiana. Given its manageable length and the convenient 119.4-mile stretch on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward drive through the Midwest.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94 miles from Winfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 119.4 mi 2h 8m
I 69 38.3 mi 42m
I 465 13.7 mi 15m
I 65 5.9 mi 6m
North Walnut Street 3.2 mi 4m
Winfield Road 1.1 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1 mi 2m
East 109th Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 119.4 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 117th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue
2

Continue on Winfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road
3

Continue on East 113th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 113th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Iowa Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Iowa Street
5

Enter roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

175 ft · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue
6

Continue on East 109th Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

124 ft · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
8

Continue on East 109th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 109th Avenue
9

Continue on East 109th Avenue

76 ft · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
10

Keep slight right at fork onto East 109th Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue
11

Continue on East 109th Avenue

136 ft · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
13

Merge onto I 65

119 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
16

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
17

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465
18

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 69

38 mi · 42 min · I 69
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
21

Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street
22

Continue on North College Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
23

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 10th Street
24

Turn right onto North Dunn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dunn Street
25

Turn left onto East 4th Street

379 ft · 15 sec · East 4th Street
26

Turn straight

99 ft · 7 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 37-minute journey, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize your time in Bloomington. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The $29 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before leaving Winfield. The longest stretch of 119.4 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway means you'll want to plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps at the beginning or end of that segment. Keep an eye out for transitions between road types as you move from local roads to interstates and back.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94 miles from Winfield, IN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.4 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 41 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94 miles or 1h 46m 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 55m

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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 188.1 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Winfield, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 119.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

94 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

Chicago Heights, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94 miles from Winfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 134.3

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitestown, Indiana

1.4 mi

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Indiana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 134.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.9

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Al-Rayan restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13179867554

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12196629165

Visit website

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12193108078

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 188.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 134.3

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | East 109th Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto East 109th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
123 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
143.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.41 one way

$58.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.29 $64.58
premium $4.89 $36.20 $72.40
diesel $5.61 $41.53 $83.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.4 0 $19.75 $9.03
Efficient EV 47 0 $16.46 $7.52
EV Truck/SUV 75.2 0 $26.33 $12.04

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 17, 2026

Origin

Winfield, IN

Night in Winfield on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Clear

SW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

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

3h 37m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour $20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway efficiency and more traditional road travel. With 31% of the route on highways, you'll experience periods of faster-paced driving, particularly on I-69 and I-465. However, the significant 119.4-mile segment on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway suggests a more varied experience, potentially with more local traffic and varying speed limits. This longest uninterrupted stretch likely offers a different feel than the interstate, allowing you to see more of the landscape as you progress toward Bloomington. Expect a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.4 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near East 109th Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 188.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East 109th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 3h 37m. Total distance: 188.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 119.4 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East 109th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomington, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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