Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, NE
NITIN CHAUHAN
Macon, NE
Felix Schickel
Bloomington, NE to Macon, NE is 12.2 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Highway 10 and Highway 136, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a straightforward drive. Expect mostly highway cruising on this short connection between two points. It's a simple enough trip that you can easily fit it into a larger travel plan or complete it with plenty of time to spare.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 10 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Highway 136 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Franklin Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sherman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| O Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, NE and Macon, NE.
Start on 6th Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Turn right onto US 136
Continue on US 136
Turn straight onto US 136
Turn left onto N-10
Turn left onto O Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 136 / Sherman Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto N-10 / Highway 10
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto O Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Macon on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is predominantly highway, with 85% of the 12.2 miles on main roads like Highway 10 and Highway 136. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 7 miles on Highway 10. The drive transitions from highway to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect a consistent cruising feel with minimal complexities.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 10 and Highway 136. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m 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 (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 136 / Sherman Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (N-10 / Highway 10): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
306 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
2,128 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
253 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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