How far is Monterey, IA from Bloomfield, IA?
The driving distance from Monterey, IA to Bloomfield, IA is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 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 CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Davis County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monterey and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey and Bloomfield.
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Start on 280th Street
1398 ft · 38 sec · 280th Street
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Continue on Dewberry Avenue
1764 ft · 48 sec · Dewberry Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 276th Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · 276th Street
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Smith Street
1196 ft · 15 sec · Smith Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
3191 ft · 47 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Monterey and Bloomfield.
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.
Longest stretch
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5.72 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monterey and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monterey to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 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?
Drakesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Monterey and 7.6 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monterey and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Drakesville
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 Drakesville.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
La Plata
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.31 km).
#1 Monterey
Monterey is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6522500, -92.5879700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: East Jefferson Street (-92.41491, 40.751694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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