How far is Loretto, NE from Saint Edward, NE?

The driving distance from Loretto, NE to Saint Edward, NE is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.32 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.43 mi
28.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.43 mi
Kilometers
28.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.48 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Edward
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in Loretto
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loretto
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Saint Edward
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loretto
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
NE

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

From Loretto
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Saint Edward
9.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Saint Edward.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Saint Edward.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    17 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 14

  3. 3

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1979 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1879 ft · 38 sec · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 14

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 14

    626 ft · 8 sec · Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 39

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 39

    1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39

  9. 9

    Continue on Beaver Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto and Saint Edward.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 39
10 mi · 55%
Highway 14
7.4 mi · 40%
North 6th Street
0.37 mi · 2%
West State Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Beaver Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Cedar Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 39

Continue on Highway 39

9.19 mi · 00h 11m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 15m from Loretto
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Edward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Saint Edward?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Loretto and 9.2 miles from Saint Edward.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Edward.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Saint Edward. Straight-line distance: 17.43 mi (28.05 km).

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#1 Loretto

Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7647300, -98.0806200
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Saint Edward

#2 Saint Edward

City in Boone County, Nebraska, United States

Population652
Coordinates41.5700100, -97.8658900
Altitude507
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-98.080614, 41.764626)
End: North 3rd Street (-97.865751, 41.570011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loretto and Saint Edward. The current time is 12:04:13.

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.