How far is Clay Center, KS from Bloomington, KS?
The driving distance from Clay Center, KS to Bloomington, KS is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay Center and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay Center and Bloomington.
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Start on Southeast 210th Street
66 m · 11 sec · Southeast 210th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Cole Creek Road
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Turn left onto Southeast 170th Street
4 mi · 10 min · Southeast 170th Street
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Continue on Southwest 170th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Southwest 170th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 170th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay Center and Bloomington.
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.
Southeast 170th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 170th Street
4.04 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clay Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay Center to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Clay Center and 4.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clay Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Leon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay Center and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 6.86 mi (11.04 km).
#1 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.5194600, -96.7711400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 534 |
| Coordinates | 37.5778000, -96.8725300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomington (-96.87253, 37.5778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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