How far is Bloomfield, IA from Iowa City, IA?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.15 mi
01h 56m
Flight
77.87 mi
125.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.87 mi
Kilometers
125.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.15 mi
Kilometers
185.32 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa City
Tue, May 5, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-05T04:26
Arrive Iowa City
Tue, May 5, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rome
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Bloomfield
57.5 mi
00h 58m
To Iowa City
57.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Iowa City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Iowa City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    104 m · 12 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1278 ft · 17 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weaver Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Weaver Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2097 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 218

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 218

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    42.6 mi · 49 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Highway 218 South

    1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 6 East

    2270 ft · 1 min · Highway 6 East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Gilbert Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Gilbert Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gilbert Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield and Iowa City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weaver Road
66.7 mi · 58%
Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 37%
Old US Highway 218
1.15 mi · 1%
South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
0.87 mi · 1%
Airport
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Weaver Road

Take the exit right

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rome
00h 58m from Bloomfield
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Iowa City?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Bloomfield and 57.7 miles from Iowa City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.

Stop Ideas Near Rome

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rome, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rome.

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

11 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

49 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Burlington

53 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

62 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 77.87 mi (125.32 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA

Population2,694
Coordinates40.7516900, -92.4149100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Iowa City

#2 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

Population75,130
Coordinates41.6611300, -91.5301700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-92.41491, 40.751694)
End: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165, 41.661126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Iowa City. The current time is 04:26:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.