Origin
Bloomfield, NE
Late night in Bloomfield on Friday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NE to Sparta, NE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NE
Juliano Astc
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomfield, NE to Sparta, NE covers 21.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 84, 530 Avenue, 884 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Highway 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 84 and 530 Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on Highway 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 84 and 530 Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-84 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m 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 (N-84 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (N-84 / Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (530 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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N-84 / West Main Street
Turn left onto N-84 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
N-84 / Highway 84
At end of road, turn right onto N-84 / Highway 84
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
530 Avenue
Turn right onto 530 Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
528 Avenue
Turn right onto 528 Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
885 Road
Turn left onto 885 Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 84 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| 530 Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| 884 Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 528 Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 885 Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 84
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NE and Sparta, NE.
1
Start on South Broadway Street
5 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto N-84
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on N-84
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 84
4
At end of road, turn right onto N-84
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 84
5
Continue on N-84
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on N-84
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 84
7
Turn right onto 530 Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
530 Avenue
8
Continue on 884 Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
884 Road
9
Turn right onto 528 Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
528 Avenue
10
Turn left onto 885 Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
885 Road
11
Arrive at destination
885 Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Sparta, NE
Late night in Sparta on Friday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomfield, NE to Sparta, NE covers 21.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 84, 530 Avenue, 884 Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Bloomfield, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-84 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (N-84 / Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (530 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomfield, NE to Sparta, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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