Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
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.
Montpelier, ID
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Bloomington, ID
Marta Branco
Montpelier, ID to Bloomington, ID is 12.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 89, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey keeps you within the Mountain West region, traversing familiar Idaho landscapes. Given its minimal distance, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger itinerary, offering a straightforward path between two points. You won't need to pack much for this brief excursion, but it's always wise to have essentials handy for any drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 89 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, ID and Bloomington, ID.
Start on US 30
Turn right onto US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.17 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.47 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
10:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 8:05AM MDT until June 20 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
10:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 8:05AM MDT until June 20 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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 offers a mixed experience, with 53% of the journey on highways, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 6.7 miles on US 89, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. As you transition between US 89, Washington Street, and North 4th Street, expect the road to feel like a blend of open highway and town traversings. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
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 around 0.3 miles in near US 89 / Washington Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montpelier, ID to Bloomington, ID is easy. At 19m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 89 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
5,985 ft
Elevation Range
66 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Paris, ID
Cuisine: donut
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Montpelier, ID
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: hawaiian
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1864
Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont, the smallest state capital in the United States with a population of 8,074 as of the 2020 census.
Founded 1864
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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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