How far is Midland, NE from Sparta, NE?
The driving distance from Midland, NE to Sparta, NE is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Sparta.
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Start on Highway 59
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 59
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Turn right onto Highway 13
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 13
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Continue on Highway 84
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Main Street
1381 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 84
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 84
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Turn right onto 530 Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · 530 Avenue
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Continue on 884 Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · 884 Road
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Turn right onto 528 Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 528 Avenue
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Turn left onto 885 Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 885 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 885 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland and Sparta.
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 59
Start on Highway 59
10 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Midland and Partly Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midland to Sparta?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Bazile Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Midland and 14.6 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Midland and Partly Sunny near Sparta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.62 km).
#1 Midland
Township in Merrick County, Nebraska
| Population | 210 |
| Coordinates | 42.4672300, -97.7006200 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 88 |
| Coordinates | 42.6552800, -97.9736800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-97.97368, 42.65528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.12 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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