How far is Dwight, NE from Bruno, NE?

The driving distance from Dwight, NE to Bruno, NE is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
17.25 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.2 mi
22.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.2 mi
Kilometers
22.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.25 mi
Kilometers
27.76 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Bruno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Brainard
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Dwight
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Bruno
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dwight and Bruno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Bruno.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1039 ft · 48 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto S Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · S Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 30 Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · 30 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cleveland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on T Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · T Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto 32 Road

    2 mi · 2 min · 32 Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto V Road

    5 mi · 12 min · V Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fremont Street

    2641 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Bruno.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
S Road
6.4 mi · 37%
V Road
5.04 mi · 29%
32 Road
2.04 mi · 12%
T Road
1.16 mi · 7%
30 Road
0.92 mi · 5%
South Cleveland Street
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

S Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto S Road

6.4 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brainard
00h 12m from Dwight
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dwight and Sunny near Bruno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Bruno?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Brainard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Dwight and 8.6 miles from Bruno.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dwight and Sunny near Bruno.

Stop Ideas Near Brainard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brainard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brainard.

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

90 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Bruno. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.86 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population190
Coordinates41.0836200, -97.0200300
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Bruno

#2 Bruno

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population92
Coordinates41.2839000, -96.9586400
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-97.02003, 41.083541)
End: 2nd Street (-96.95864, 41.283934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Bruno. The current time is 05:21:33.

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.