Highway 46: Bloomington to Nashville

Brown County, Indiana · Bloomington → Nashville

Leisurely15.4 mi25 min700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 900 ftOne way

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The drive

State Road 46 leaves Bloomington and heads east to Nashville, passing SR 446 and Lake Monroe on the way. Nashville is an artist colony. This drive ends at Nashville, where SR 46 turns onto SR 135.

The road is a gentle two-lane through the wooded hills of Brown County, with rolling curves rather than tight ones.

The drive is 15.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes. Brown County State Park is nearby, with its West Gate on SR 46 about two miles west of Nashville.

Along the way

Bloomington (Highway 446)
Nashville

Elevation

700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 900 ft

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Curves

Mostly gentle curves

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Good to know

Brown County State Park calls itself a traditional fall color hot spot, so allow extra time in autumn.
RVs and vehicles towing trailers must use Brown County State Park's West Gate, which is on SR 46.
The park's North Gate, east of Nashville on SR 46, has a covered bridge with a 9-foot height limit and a 3-ton weight limit.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check INDOT TrafficWise (511IN).

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 46 from Bloomington to Nashville take?

Indiana 46 from Bloomington to Nashville is 15.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

Is State Road 46 to Nashville twisty?

No. It has mostly gentle, rolling curves through the Brown County hills.

Can I take an RV to Brown County State Park from Highway 46?

Yes, but RVs and vehicles towing trailers must use the park's West Gate on SR 46, about two miles west of Nashville.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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