How far is Boys Town, NE from Ralston, NE?
The driving distance from Boys Town, NE to Ralston, NE is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boys Town and Ralston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boys Town and Ralston.
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Start on Dowd Drive
55 m · 10 sec · Dowd Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dowd Circle
97 m · 14 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Flanagan Boulevard
966 ft · 33 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Flanagan Boulevard
39 m · 5 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard
941 ft · 32 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Continue on Sheehan Drive
668 ft · 32 sec · Sheehan Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 6 east: West Dodge Road east
912 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Dodge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Boys Town and Ralston.
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.
West Dodge Road
Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
2.03 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boys Town and Chance 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 Boys Town to Ralston?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
La Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Boys Town and 4.8 miles from Ralston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boys Town and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ralston.
Stop Ideas Near La Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boys Town and Ralston. Straight-line distance: 6.04 mi (9.72 km).
#1 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: Q Street (-96.04252, 41.20525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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