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Trip from Indiana, IA to Bloomfield, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Indiana, IA, IA

Indiana, IA

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city in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, United States

Bloomfield, IA

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Trip Overview

This 61.7-mile journey from Indiana, IA to Bloomfield, IA is a quick, one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including County Highway G76 and South Clinton Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest drive is around $9, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and local road profile, this route is best suited for a single day's adventure, offering a straightforward drive through the Iowa landscape without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a turn-heavy experience that keeps you engaged.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 34 21.9 mi 32m
IA 5 19.7 mi 29m
US 63 17.6 mi 20m
County Highway G76 2 mi 3m
South Clinton Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Jefferson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 34 — 21.9 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Bloomfield, IA.

1

Start on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
2

Continue on CR G76

0.2 mi · 19 sec · County Highway G76
3

Turn right onto IA 5

20 mi · 29 min · IA 5
4

Turn straight onto IA 5

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Clinton Street
5

Turn left onto US 34

22 mi · 32 min · US 34
6

Enter roundabout onto US 63

108 ft · 1 sec · US 63
7

Continue on US 63

18 mi · 20 min · US 63
8

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

341 ft · 6 sec · East Jefferson Street
9

Arrive at destination

East Jefferson Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Eddyville, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eddyville, IA

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hamilton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ottumwa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

3
22.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 34

Turn left onto US 34

Navigation decision point

4
44 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 63

Enter roundabout onto US 63

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | East Jefferson Street

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.65 one way

$19.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.59 $21.18
premium $4.89 $11.87 $23.75
diesel $5.61 $13.62 $27.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47
EV Truck/SUV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, IA

Late night in Bloomfield on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Eddyville, IA

31 mi in

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

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. This means you'll be navigating a more intimate network of roads, likely experiencing varied scenery as you move from one local road to the next. The lack of highway driving means you'll be at a more relaxed pace, allowing you to better observe the surroundings. This drive is about navigating the local landscape directly.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on US 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and IA 5. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IA 5.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Indiana, IA to Bloomfield, IA is easy. At 1h 26m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on US 34. 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 2 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomfield, IA 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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