How far is Ainsworth, NE from Raven, NE?
The driving distance from Ainsworth, NE to Raven, NE is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth and Raven.
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Start on North Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
18.7 mi · 22 min · State Highway 7
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 7
Continue on State Highway 7
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ainsworth and Sunny near Raven.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Ainsworth to Raven?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Long Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Ainsworth and 9.6 miles from Raven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ainsworth and Sunny near Raven.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ainsworth and Raven. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.52 km).
#1 Ainsworth
City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.5500000, -99.8626200 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raven
Raven is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2755500, -99.8659600 |
| Altitude | 803 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raven (-99.86596, 42.27555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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