How far is Nora, NE from Ruskin, NE?

The driving distance from Nora, NE to Ruskin, NE is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.87 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.48 mi
8.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.48 mi
Kilometers
8.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.87 mi
Kilometers
11.06 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ruskin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Nora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nora
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Ruskin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nora
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
Oak
NE

Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

From Nora
3.4 mi
00h 04m
To Ruskin
3.4 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nora and Ruskin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nora and Ruskin.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    133 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    884 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Road 4100

    1.4 km · 1 min · Road 4100

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 136

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 136

  5. 5

    Turn right onto B Street

    1200 ft · 55 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nora and Ruskin.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 136
5.5 mi · 80%
Road 4100
0.84 mi · 12%
B Street
0.23 mi · 3%
5th Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 136

Turn left onto Highway 136

5.5 mi · 00h 06m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak
00h 04m from Nora
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nora 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 Nora to Ruskin?

The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Nora and 3.4 miles from Ruskin.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nora and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ruskin.

Stop Ideas Near Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak, 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 Oak.

RAIL

Hastings

56 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nora and Ruskin. Straight-line distance: 5.48 mi (8.82 km).

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#1 Nora

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population19
Coordinates40.1616800, -97.9703200
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ruskin

Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population113
Coordinates40.1439000, -97.8692100
Altitude512
CountryUnited States
Start: Nora (-97.97032, 40.16168)
End: Ruskin (-97.86921, 40.1439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.92 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 Nora and Ruskin. The current time is 04:13:52.

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.