Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Riverton, NE
Roman Verton
Bloomington to Riverton is 16.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Highway 136, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection, ideal if you're looking to simply get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, it's well-suited for a same-day excursion or as a brief segment of a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 136 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| North Franklin Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| M Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sherman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, NE and Riverton, 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 right onto US 136; N-10
Turn left onto US 136
Continue on US 136
Continue on US 136
Turn left onto Gold Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — 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 right onto US 136; N-10 / 16th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 136 / M Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Gold Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Riverton on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
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 predominantly on Highway 136, accounting for about 80% of the total mileage. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on Highway 136, suggesting a good amount of consistent cruising. The final portion of the trip will transition from highway to surface streets, specifically North Franklin Street and Central Street, as you enter Riverton. Expect minimal urban merging and mostly rural travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 136 and North Franklin Street. 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 21m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 136; N-10 / 16th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
1,960 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
189 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.1 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 (80%). 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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