How far is Bloomington, NE from Franklin, NE?
The driving distance from Bloomington, NE to Franklin, NE is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Franklin.
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Start on 6th Street
35 m · 7 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
1300 ft · 17 sec · Sherman Street
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Continue on Highway 136
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 136
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Turn straight onto North Franklin Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
2642 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto M Street
22 m · 2 sec · M Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 136
Continue on Highway 136
3.31 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Franklin?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Bloomington and 2.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macon.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 4.47 mi (7.19 km).
#1 Bloomington
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 96 |
| Coordinates | 40.0941800, -99.0370300 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 899 |
| Coordinates | 40.0961200, -98.9525800 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
End: M Street (-98.95258, 40.096073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $0.86 | $1.73 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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