Origin
Bloomington, IN
Evening in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IN to Sunny Slopes, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
2.9 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IN to Sunny Slopes, IN covers 2.9 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Walnut Street, South College Avenue, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on South Walnut Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
1.4 miles from Bloomington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 2.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Walnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 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 around 0.1 miles in near South Dunn Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Dunn Street
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South College Avenue
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Ridgeview Drive
Turn left onto East Ridgeview Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walnut Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South College Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Dunn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ridgeview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walnut Street
— 1.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IN and Sunny Slopes, IN.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East 4th Street
379 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto South Dunn Street
403 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dunn Street
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South College Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Walnut Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto East Ridgeview Drive
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Ridgeview Drive
8
Arrive at destination
East Ridgeview Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 1.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 2.9 miles or 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1.4 miles or 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunny Slopes, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bloomington, IN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN
This is one driving day of about 2.9 miles and 7m.
At 2.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South Walnut Street for about 1.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1.4 mi from Bloomington, IN · 3m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 2.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 1.4 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunny Slopes, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sunny Slopes, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.45 one way
$0.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$25–$50
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.30 | $0.14 |
| Efficient EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.25 | $0.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.41 | $0.19 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Sunny Slopes, IN
Evening in Sunny Slopes on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 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
7m 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 Sunny Slopes, IN covers 2.9 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Walnut Street, South College Avenue, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.4 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 $0.45 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 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Dunn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, IN to Sunny Slopes, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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