How far is Ridgemede, IN from Bloomington, IN?
The driving distance from Ridgemede, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgemede and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgemede and Bloomington.
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Start on South Valley Forge Road
551 ft · 26 sec · South Valley Forge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Moores Pike
1546 ft · 48 sec · East Moores Pike
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Turn right onto South High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
138 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgemede and Bloomington.
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.
East 3rd Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.99 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Ridgemede and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgemede to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 1.2 miles from Ridgemede and 1.2 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ridgemede and Partly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgemede and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 1.55 mi (2.5 km).
#1 Ridgemede
Ridgemede is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1519900, -86.5030500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.42 | $0.85 |
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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