How far is Nelson, NE from Ruskin, NE?
The driving distance from Nelson, NE to Ruskin, NE is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Ruskin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Ruskin.
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Start on West 4th Street
34 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 14
2077 ft · 51 sec · Highway 14
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Continue on South Main Street
1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 14
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Turn left onto Highway 136
10.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 136
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Turn right onto B Street
1200 ft · 55 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
90 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson and Ruskin.
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.
Highway 136
Turn left onto Highway 136
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nelson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ruskin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Ruskin?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Nora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Nelson and 7.3 miles from Ruskin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nelson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ruskin.
Stop Ideas Near Nora
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 Nora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Ruskin. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).
#1 Nelson
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2016800, -98.0678200 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruskin
Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 113 |
| Coordinates | 40.1439000, -97.8692100 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruskin (-97.86921, 40.1439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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