Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, ID
Raylarında Şehrin
Bloomington, ID
Marta Branco
Georgetown, ID to Bloomington, ID is 24.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Main Street and US 89, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, making it a simple point-to-point trip. Since you're staying in Idaho for the entire drive, you won't need to worry about crossing state lines. It's a straightforward connection, ideal if you're looking for a quick drive without much complexity, and you'll be arriving well before sunset.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| US 89 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, ID and Bloomington, ID.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 30
Turn right onto US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.78 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| premium | $5.11 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
2:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
2:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 27% of the 24.7 miles on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.2 miles on Main Street before transitioning to US 89. Expect a more local driving feel for most of this trip, with fewer high-speed sections and more opportunities to observe the immediate surroundings. The transition from Main Street to US 89 marks the shift in road type.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 30 / Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Georgetown, ID to Bloomington, ID is easy. At 35m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 89 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
125 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
6,073 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
Notable High Points
Top landmarks
Founded 1864
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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