How far is Sparta, NE from Bloomfield, NE?
The driving distance from Sparta, NE to Bloomfield, NE is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Bloomfield.
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Start on 885 Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 885 Road
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Turn right onto 528 Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 528 Avenue
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Turn left onto 884 Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · 884 Road
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Continue on 530 Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · 530 Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 84
2.4 mi · 3 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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 84
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Turn left onto Highway 84
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 84
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Continue on West Main Street
2796 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta and Bloomfield.
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 84
Turn left onto Highway 84
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparta and Patchy Fog near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Sparta and 12.2 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparta and Patchy Fog near Bloomfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.56 km).
#1 Sparta
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 88 |
| Coordinates | 42.6552800, -97.9736800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
City in Knox County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 944 |
| Coordinates | 42.5988900, -97.6456200 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-97.645626, 42.598863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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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