How far is Iowa City, IA from Bloomfield, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Bloomfield, IA is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Bloomfield.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto East Benton Street
2365 ft · 1 min · East Benton Street
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 218 South
1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South
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Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
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Take the ramp straight
938 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.8 mi · 49 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
2853 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit right
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
104 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Bloomfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Iowa City and Rain Showers Likely near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 57.4 miles from Iowa City and 57.5 miles from Bloomfield.
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 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 1:54 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 Chance Rain Showers around Iowa City and Rain Showers Likely near Bloomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rome
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rome.
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Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 77.87 mi (125.32 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,694 |
| Coordinates | 40.7516900, -92.4149100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-92.41491, 40.75169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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