How far is Alliance, NE from Ralston, NE?
The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Ralston, NE is about 390.3 miles (628.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Ralston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Ralston.
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Start on Laramie Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
50.6 mi · 59 min · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 92
50.2 mi · 1 hr · Highway 92
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92
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Continue on West Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Continue on County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Continue on West Center Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Industrial Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road
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Continue on L Street
4 mi · 7 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
2571 ft · 51 sec · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
59 m · 11 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Ralston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Alliance and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ralston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Ralston?
The road trip is about 390.3 miles (628.1 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broken Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Alliance and 195.7 miles from Ralston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.71 one way or $115.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Ralston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Alliance and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ralston.
Stop Ideas Near Broken Bow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Ralston. Straight-line distance: 357.87 mi (575.94 km).
#1 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ralston
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.2052800, -96.0425200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ralston (-96.04252, 41.20528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $57.71 | $115.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $61.58 | $123.16 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $68.88 | $137.76 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $83.16 | $166.31 |
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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