Origin
Bloomington, KS
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, KS to Douglass, 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
10.7 mi
17 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Douglass, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Bloomington to Douglass is 10.7 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Southwest 170th Street and US 77, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey through rural Kansas. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-maintained roads, making it an easy addition to any longer Kansas itinerary or a simple standalone trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 170th Street | 6 mi | 14m |
| US 77 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest 170th Street
— 6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, KS and Douglass, KS.
1
Start on Southwest 170th Street
6.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Southwest 170th Street
2
Turn left onto US 77
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
3
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 1st Street
4
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 77
Turn left onto US 77
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Douglass, KS
Morning in Douglass on Sunday
Local time
9:56 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 40% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a 6-mile stretch on Southwest 170th Street, which should give you a good sense of the local county roads. The journey then transitions to US 77, offering a bit more of a highway feel before you reach East 1st Street in Douglass. Expect a blend of open road and perhaps some slightly more built-up sections as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Southwest 170th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 77.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, KS to Douglass, KS is easy. At 20m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.7 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 (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Southwest 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 6 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Douglass, 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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