How far is Bloomington, KS from El Dorado, KS?

The driving distance from Bloomington, KS to El Dorado, KS is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.72 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.73 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado
Tue, Apr 14, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-14T22:03
Arrive El Dorado
Tue, Apr 14, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Leon
KS

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

From Bloomington
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To El Dorado
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and El Dorado.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and El Dorado.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 170th Street

    2390 ft · 1 min · Southwest 170th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Southwest Haverhill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    10 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue

    1974 ft · 56 sec · West Kansas Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Denver Street

    2328 ft · 1 min · South Denver Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    1625 ft · 49 sec · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South High Street

    19 m · 3 sec · South High Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and El Dorado.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 58%
Southwest Haverhill Road
6.71 mi · 34%
Southwest 170th Street
0.45 mi · 2%
South Denver Street
0.44 mi · 2%
West Kansas Avenue
0.37 mi · 2%
West Central Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right

9.99 mi · 00h 12m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leon
00h 13m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to El Dorado?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Bloomington and 9.9 miles from El Dorado.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Stop Ideas Near Leon

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

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

RAIL

Newton

63 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

109 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

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#1 Bloomington

City in Kansas, United States

Population534
Coordinates37.5778000, -96.8725300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
El Dorado

#2 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States

Population804
Coordinates37.8172400, -96.8622500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 170th Street (-96.87253, 37.577723)
End: South High Street (-96.862302, 37.81724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 Kansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and El Dorado. The current time is 22:03:26.

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.