How far is Bloomfield, IN from Elliston, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IN to Elliston, IN is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.82 mi
00h 03m
Flight
1.79 mi
2.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.79 mi
Kilometers
2.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.82 mi
Kilometers
2.93 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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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 00h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elliston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Elliston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Switz City
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomfield
0.9 mi
00h 01m
To Elliston
0.9 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Elliston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    25 m · 7 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
1.81 mi · 99%
North Washington Street
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.81 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
1.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Switz City
00h 01m from Bloomfield
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomfield and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Elliston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Elliston?

The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Switz City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Bloomfield and 0.9 miles from Elliston.

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

The direct path is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.23 one way or $0.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomfield and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Elliston.

Stop Ideas Near Switz City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Switz City, 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 Switz City.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

111 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Elliston. Straight-line distance: 1.79 mi (2.88 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elliston

Elliston is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0278200, -86.9708400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomfield (-86.93751, 39.02699)
End: Elliston (-86.97084, 39.02782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.24 L · about $0.23
Round trip
$0.45
0.12 gal · 0.48 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.23 $0.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.26 $0.51
Premium $4.65 $0.28 $0.56
Diesel $5.30 $0.32 $0.64

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 Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Elliston. The current time is 16:09:07.

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.