Origin
Rose Hill, KS
Late night in Rose Hill on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose Hill, KS to Bloomington, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rose Hill, KS
Amelia Cui
Bloomington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Rose Hill to Bloomington is 20.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 77, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route, so expect a more direct, less highway-focused experience. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 210th Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Southwest 170th Street | 6 mi | 14m |
| US 77 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Butler Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Rose Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Showalter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest 210th Street
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, KS and Bloomington, KS.
1
Start on East Showalter Street
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Showalter Street
2
Turn left onto South Rose Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Rose Hill Road
3
Continue on Southwest Butler Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Butler Road
4
Turn left onto Southwest 210th Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest 210th Street
5
Continue on West 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
6
Turn left onto US 77
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
7
Turn right onto Southwest 170th Street
6.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Southwest 170th Street
8
Arrive at destination
Southwest 170th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Rose Hill Road
Turn left onto South Rose Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southwest 210th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 210th Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 77
Turn left onto US 77
Navigation decision point
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Southwest 170th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 170th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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
Bloomington, KS
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
20 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
37m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With only 21% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Southwest 210th Street and Southwest 170th Street, with a brief stint on US 77. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Southwest 210th Street. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with constant adjustments rather than long, straight-line travel.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Southwest 210th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near South Rose Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rose Hill, KS to Bloomington, KS is easy. At 37m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Rose Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Southwest 210th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Southwest 210th Street. 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: near the start (South Rose Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Southwest 210th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, 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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