How far is Oak, NE from Ruskin, NE?
The driving distance from Oak, NE to Ruskin, NE is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak and Ruskin.
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Start on Maple Street
116 m · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Alma Street
772 ft · 39 sec · Alma Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
128 m · 12 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 65A
906 ft · 15 sec · Highway 65A
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Turn right onto Road RS
1.2 mi · 3 min · Road RS
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Continue on Road 4600
5.7 mi · 14 min · Road 4600
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Turn left onto Highway 136
2653 ft · 37 sec · 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 Oak 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.
Road 4600
Continue on Road 4600
5.72 mi · 00h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak to Ruskin?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.1 miles from Oak and 4.1 miles from Ruskin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak and Ruskin. Straight-line distance: 6.68 mi (10.75 km).
#1 Oak
Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 61 |
| Coordinates | 40.2369500, -97.9033700 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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