Origin
Augusta, KS
Morning in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, KS to Bloomington, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, KS
Tien Nguyen
Bloomington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Augusta, KS to Bloomington, KS is 12.9 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Southwest Haverhill Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, so expect flat, open terrain. It's a local drive that won't take up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick transition between points or a brief exploration. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Haverhill Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Osage Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 170th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 12th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Haverhill Road
— 6.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, KS and Bloomington, KS.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
58 ft
·
3 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Osage Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Osage Street
3
Turn left onto US 54; US 77; US 400
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Haverhill, Smileyberg
5
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Southwest Haverhill Road
6
Turn left onto Southwest 170th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 170th Street
7
Arrive at destination
Southwest 170th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Osage Street
Turn right onto Osage Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Haverhill, Smileyberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Haverhill, Smileyberg
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Southwest Haverhill Road
Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Southwest 170th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 170th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bloomington, KS
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Southwest Haverhill Road. You can anticipate frequent turns as you make your way from Augusta to Bloomington. The drive is unlikely to feel like a monotonous highway cruise, but rather a more engaged experience with the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Southwest Haverhill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Osage Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Osage Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (Southwest Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, KS and Bloomington, KS, road signs point toward Haverhill and Smileyberg.
Haverhill
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Smileyberg
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Southwest Haverhill Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Osage Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (Southwest Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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