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

The driving distance from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.2 mi
00h 19m
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
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.64 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Sunny Slopes
Wed, Apr 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunny Slopes
2026-04-15T12:31
Arrive Ellettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunny Slopes
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 Sunny Slopes
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Ellettsville
7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgeview Drive

    28 m · 6 sec · East Ridgeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

    49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Matthews Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Temperance Street

    154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.69 mi · 47%
South Walnut Street
3.78 mi · 31%
East Main Street
0.73 mi · 6%
North Matthews Drive
0.11 mi · 1%
West Temperance Street
0.1 mi · 1%
West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West State Road 45 46 Bypass

Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass

5.69 mi · 00h 10m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 09m from Sunny Slopes
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Sunny Slopes 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 Sunny Slopes to Ellettsville?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5.2 miles from Sunny Slopes and 7 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 3.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sunny Slopes and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 km).

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#1 Sunny Slopes

Sunny Slopes is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1319900, -86.5311100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Ellettsville

#2 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridgeview Drive (-86.531115, 39.131962)
End: West Temperance Street (-86.624981, 39.233946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 Sunny Slopes and Ellettsville. The current time is 12:31:32.

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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.