How far is Ridgemede, IN from Ellettsville, IN?
The driving distance from Ridgemede, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgemede and Ellettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgemede and Ellettsville.
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Start on South Valley Forge Road
551 ft · 29 sec · South Valley Forge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Moores Pike
526 ft · 15 sec · East Moores Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Moores Pike
38 m · 4 sec · East Moores Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto East Moores Pike
739 ft · 24 sec · East Moores Pike
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Turn left onto South College Mall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South College Mall Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive
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Turn left onto West Temperance Street
154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgemede and Ellettsville.
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.
South College Mall Road
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8.51 mi · 00h 15m
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 Ellettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgemede to Ellettsville?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.4 miles from Ridgemede and 5.2 miles from Ellettsville.
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 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ridgemede and Partly Cloudy near Ellettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
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 Bloomington.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgemede and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.91 km).
#1 Ridgemede
Ridgemede is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1519900, -86.5030500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellettsville
City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,706 |
| Coordinates | 39.2339300, -86.6250000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Temperance Street (-86.624981, 39.233946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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