Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, KS
Tien Nguyen
El Dorado, KS
Alexis Cruz
Bloomington, KS to El Dorado, KS is 19.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 54, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the vast Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this a simple connection, ideal for a quick move or a short leg of a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Haverhill Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 170th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Denver Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Kansas Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, KS and El Dorado, KS.
Start on Southwest 170th Street
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 54; US 77; US 400
Take the exit onto US 54; US 77
Turn left onto US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck
Turn right onto South Denver Street
Turn left onto KS 254
Turn left onto South High Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck / West Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Denver Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 254 / West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South High Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in El Dorado on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 54, including a continuous 10-mile segment. The route transitions between highway speeds and more local road driving as you approach El Dorado. Expect a fairly direct path with minimal complexity, reflecting its short distance and regional nature.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Southwest Haverhill Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Southwest Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck / West Kansas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (South Denver Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
1,369 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Founded 1868
El Dorado is a town in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
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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