How far is Naponee, NE from Bloomington, NE?
The driving distance from Naponee, NE to Bloomington, NE is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Harlan County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naponee and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naponee and Bloomington.
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Start on West Main Street
967 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on 22 Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · 22 Road
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Turn right onto Highway 136
5.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 136
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Continue on Sherman Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · Sherman Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
35 m · 5 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naponee 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.
Highway 136
Turn right onto Highway 136
5.25 mi · 00h 06m
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 Naponee and Mostly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naponee to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Republican City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Naponee and 4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Naponee and Mostly Cloudy near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Republican City
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 Republican City.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naponee and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 km).
#1 Naponee
Human settlement in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 100 |
| Coordinates | 40.0766800, -99.1414800 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 96 |
| Coordinates | 40.0941800, -99.0370300 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomington (-99.03703, 40.09418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
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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