Origin
Bloomington, KS
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, KS to El Dorado, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 54
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, KS and El Dorado, KS.
1
Start on Southwest 170th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 170th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Southwest Haverhill Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
4
Merge onto US 54; US 77; US 400
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 54; US 77
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
US 54; US 77
6
Turn left onto US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Kansas Avenue
7
Turn right onto South Denver Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Denver Street
8
Turn left onto KS 254
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Central Avenue
9
Turn left onto South High Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
South High Street
10
Arrive at destination
South High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southwest Haverhill Road
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck / West Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto US 54 Truck; US 77 Truck; KS 254 Truck / West Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Denver Street
Turn right onto South Denver Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KS 254 / West Central Avenue
Turn left onto KS 254 / West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
El Dorado, KS
Morning in El Dorado on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on US 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on US 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Dorado, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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