How far is Ellettsville, IN from Sunny Slopes, IN?

The driving distance from Ellettsville, IN to Sunny Slopes, IN is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
10.97 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.66 mi
13.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.65 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunny Slopes
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Ellettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellettsville
2026-04-15T10:30
Arrive Sunny Slopes
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellettsville
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Ellettsville
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Sunny Slopes
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellettsville and Sunny Slopes.

  1. 1

    Start on West Temperance Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Temperance Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 46

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Patterson Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Patterson Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on West Grimes Lane

    750 ft · 25 sec · West Grimes Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Ridgeview Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · East Ridgeview Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 46
6.26 mi · 57%
South Walnut Street
1.5 mi · 14%
South Patterson Drive
1.21 mi · 11%
West 3rd Street
1.19 mi · 11%
West Temperance Street
0.65 mi · 6%
West Grimes Lane
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 46

Continue on State Road 46

3.86 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 10m from Ellettsville
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ellettsville and Light Rain Likely near Sunny Slopes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellettsville to Sunny Slopes?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Ellettsville and 5.5 miles from Sunny Slopes.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ellettsville and Light Rain Likely near Sunny Slopes.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellettsville and Sunny Slopes. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 km).

Ellettsville

#1 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunny Slopes

Sunny Slopes is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1319900, -86.5311100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellettsville (-86.625, 39.23393)
End: Sunny Slopes (-86.53111, 39.13199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 Ellettsville and Sunny Slopes. The current time is 10:30:19.

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.