Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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
Naponee, NE
Zsolt Bodnár
Bloomington, NE to Naponee, NE is 8 miles and takes about 10m via Highway 136 and 22 Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. It's a straightforward connection between two small communities, ideal for local travel or as a brief link in a larger road trip. You'll find this route offers a simple, no-frills drive across the flat Nebraska landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 136 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| 22 Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sherman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, NE and Naponee, NE.
Start on 6th Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Turn left onto US 136
Continue on US 136
Turn left onto S-31C
Continue on West Main Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — 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 left onto US 136 / Sherman Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto S-31C / 22 Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Naponee on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the 8 miles on Highway 136. You'll experience a stretch of 5.3 miles on Highway 136 before transitioning to local roads like 22 Road and Central Street. Expect a rural cruising feel as you make your way across the short distance.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 136 and 22 Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, NE to Naponee, NE is easy. At 10m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 6.2 miles (S-31C / 22 Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
2,004 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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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