Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, IN
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Lyons, IN
Mihai Vlasceanu
Bloomfield to Lyons is 10 miles and takes about 16 minutes via East Main Street and SR 67, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, connecting two Midwest towns. Expect a straightforward drive that's easily manageable in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick trip or an addition to a larger itinerary. The minimal distance means you can focus on your destination rather than the travel time itself.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| SR 67 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, IN and Lyons, IN.
Start on SR 157
Turn right onto US 231; SR 54
Turn left onto SR 67
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 231; SR 54 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 67
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bloomfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Evening in Lyons on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 35% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.5 miles on East Main Street before transitioning to other roads. Expect to encounter more rural cruising as you leave the highway segments behind.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; SR 54 / East Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomfield, IN to Lyons, IN is easy. At 16m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 54 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
211 ft
Highest Point
605 ft
Elevation Range
113 ft
Founded 1824
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 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 (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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