How far is Wausa, NE from Sparta, NE?
The driving distance from Wausa, NE to Sparta, NE is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Knox County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wausa and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wausa and Sparta.
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Start on Bismark Street
27 m · 6 sec · Bismark Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
592 ft · 17 sec · East Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vivian Street
997 ft · 22 sec · Vivian Street
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Turn right onto West McKinley Street
154 m · 14 sec · West McKinley Street
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Continue on 874 Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · 874 Road
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Turn right onto 544 Avenue
6.7 mi · 9 min · 544 Avenue
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2310 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2796 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 84
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 84
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 Wausa 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 84
Continue on Highway 84
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Wausa 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 Wausa to Sparta?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wausa and 17 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wausa and Partly Sunny near Sparta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wausa and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.36 km).
#1 Wausa
Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 557 |
| Coordinates | 42.4994500, -97.5420100 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
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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