Origin
Montpelier, ID
Morning in Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
22°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, ID to Bloomington, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
US 89
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, ID and Bloomington, ID.
1
Start on US 30
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 89
4
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / Washington Street
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bloomington, ID
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°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
13 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
19m 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 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.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on US 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on US 89. 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.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, ID 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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