How far is Bloomington, NE from Hildreth, NE?

The driving distance from Bloomington, NE to Hildreth, NE is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.73 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.8 mi
27.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.8 mi
Kilometers
27.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hildreth
Tue, Oct 27, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-10-27T01:07
Arrive Hildreth
Tue, Oct 27, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Macon
NE

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bloomington
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Hildreth
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Hildreth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Hildreth.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    35 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Central Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 27 1/2 Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 27 1/2 Road

  4. 4

    Continue on N Road

    3161 ft · 54 sec · N Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 27 Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 27 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Avenue

    1281 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nelson Street

    1244 ft · 40 sec · Nelson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Commercial Avenue

    135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Hildreth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
27 Road
9.78 mi · 55%
27 1/2 Road
6.07 mi · 34%
Central Street
0.65 mi · 4%
N Road
0.6 mi · 3%
West Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
Nelson Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

27 Road

Continue on 27 Road

9.78 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
00h 13m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy near Hildreth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Hildreth?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.9 miles from Bloomington and 8.9 miles from Hildreth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy near Hildreth.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Macon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macon.

RAIL

Holdrege

44 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

64 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hildreth. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.03 km).

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#1 Bloomington

Village in Nebraska, United States

Population96
Coordinates40.0941800, -99.0370300
Altitude593
CountryUnited States
Hildreth

#2 Hildreth

City in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population348
Coordinates40.3372300, -99.0437000
Altitude663
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-99.03703, 40.094129)
End: Commercial Avenue (-99.043509, 40.337228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.45
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $2.72 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.55 $2.86 $5.73
Premium $5.13 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $6.20 $3.91 $7.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Oct 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Hildreth. The current time is 01:07:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.