Origin
Bloomington, KS
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, KS to Clay Center, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Clay Center, KS
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Trip Overview
Bloomington, KS to Clay Center, KS is 9.7 miles and takes about 20m via Southeast 170th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two communities in Kansas. Expect a local feel for the entirety of the trip, with no major highways involved. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a scenic detour if you're already in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 170th Street | 4 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Cole Creek Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Southwest 170th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 210th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast 170th Street
— 4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, KS and Clay Center, KS.
1
Start on Southwest 170th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 170th Street
2
Continue on Southeast 170th Street
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast 170th Street
3
Turn right onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Cole Creek Road
4
Turn right onto Southeast 210th Street
216 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast 210th Street
5
Arrive at destination
Southeast 210th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Southeast Cole Creek Road
Turn right onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Southeast 210th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 210th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Clay Center, KS
Late night in Clay Center on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Southeast 170th Street, Southeast Cole Creek Road, and Southwest 170th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Southeast 170th Street. The road's personality remains consistent throughout, offering a straightforward, local experience without the complexity of high-speed highway travel. Prepare for frequent, but generally easy, turns as you transition between these local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Southeast 170th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Southeast Cole Creek Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, KS to Clay Center, KS is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Southeast Cole Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Southeast 210th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 4 miles on Southeast 170th Street. 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: at 5.6 miles (Southeast Cole Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Southeast 210th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clay Center, 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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