Origin
Bloomington, IN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Ellettsville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
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Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 8.5 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West State Road 45 46 Bypass, North Walnut Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on West State Road 45 46 Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State Road 45 46 Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Indiana Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 7th Street
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Matthews Drive
Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Road 45 46 Bypass | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Matthews Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Temperance Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Roade 45 46 Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Ellettsville, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto SR 45; SR 46
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
6
Continue on SR 45; SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
7
Turn slight right onto SR 46
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Matthews Drive
9
Turn left onto SR 46
506 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Temperance Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 46
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ellettsville, IN
Afternoon in Ellettsville on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 8.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Road 45 46 Bypass, North Walnut Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Bloomington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Indiana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Ellettsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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