How far is Dwight, NE from Rising City, NE?
The driving distance from Dwight, NE to Rising City, NE is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Rising City.
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Start on Pine Street
1039 ft · 48 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto S Road
2258 ft · 40 sec · S Road
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Turn left onto Road 24
4 mi · 6 min · Road 24
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Turn right onto O Road
7 mi · 8 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 31 Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · 31 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road L
125 m · 14 sec · Road L
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Turn sharp left onto 31 Road
7 mi · 8 min · 31 Road
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Turn right onto E Road
2511 ft · 48 sec · E Road
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1243 ft · 55 sec · East Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Rising City.
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.
O Road
Turn right onto O Road
7.05 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Dwight and Sunny near Rising City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Rising City?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Dwight and 12.8 miles from Rising City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dwight and Sunny near Rising City.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Rising City. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.47 km).
#1 Dwight
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 190 |
| Coordinates | 41.0836200, -97.0200300 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rising City
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 347 |
| Coordinates | 41.1994600, -97.2961500 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Elm Street (-97.29615, 41.199359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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