How far is Ellettsville, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Ellettsville, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
8.46 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.1 mi
11.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.1 mi
Kilometers
11.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.46 mi
Kilometers
13.62 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ellettsville
Sun, May 31, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellettsville
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellettsville
10:00 PM EDT
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Ellettsville
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Bloomington
4.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellettsville and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Temperance Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Temperance Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 46

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 46

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 46
5.68 mi · 67%
North College Avenue
1.01 mi · 12%
West Temperance Street
0.65 mi · 8%
North Dunn Street
0.42 mi · 5%
West 10th Street
0.35 mi · 4%
East 4th Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 46

Continue on State Road 46

5.68 mi · 00h 10m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
00h 08m from Ellettsville
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ellettsville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellettsville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Ellettsville and 4.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellettsville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellettsville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.42 km).

Ellettsville

#1 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Temperance Street (-86.624981, 39.233946)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellettsville and Bloomington. The current time is 01:20:53.

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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.