How far is Alma, NE from Orleans, NE?
The driving distance from Alma, NE to Orleans, NE is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Orleans.
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Start on John Street
2269 ft · 1 min · John Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1869 ft · 32 sec · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Orleans Avenue
1491 ft · 32 sec · South Orleans Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Orleans.
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.
Longest stretch
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4.64 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Orleans?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Alma and 3.9 miles from Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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 Huntley.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.68 km).
#1 Alma
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 40.0975100, -99.3620400 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 363 |
| Coordinates | 40.1291800, -99.4553800 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans (-99.45538, 40.12918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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