How far is Albion, NE from Loretto, NE?

The driving distance from Albion, NE to Loretto, NE is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.69 mi
00h 08m
Flight
6.47 mi
10.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.47 mi
Kilometers
10.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.69 mi
Kilometers
10.77 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loretto
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-23T09:30
Arrive Loretto
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
NE

Settlement in Nebraska, USA

From Albion
3.4 mi
00h 04m
To Loretto
3.4 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Loretto.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Loretto.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    16 m · 3 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 14

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 14

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Cedar Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Loretto.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
6.29 mi · 94%
South 6th Street
0.37 mi · 6%
Cedar Street
0.01 mi
West State Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 14

Continue on Highway 14

6.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 04m from Albion
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albion and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Loretto?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Albion and 3.4 miles from Loretto.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albion and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 6.47 mi (10.41 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loretto

Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7647300, -98.0806200
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Start: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)
End: Loretto (-98.08062, 41.76473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Loretto. The current time is 09:30:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.