How far is Orleans, NE from Ragan, NE?
The driving distance from Orleans, NE to Ragan, NE is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and Ragan.
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Start on West Maple Street
21 m · 8 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Orleans Avenue
1491 ft · 32 sec · South Orleans Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · East North Street
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Turn left
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Ragan-Huntley Road
63 m · 4 sec · Ragan-Huntley Road
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Continue on North Railway Street
1144 ft · 51 sec · North Railway Street
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Turn left onto Cross Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · Cross Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans and Ragan.
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.
Longest stretch
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12 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Ragan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans to Ragan?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Orleans and 10.7 miles from Ragan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Ragan.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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 Huntley.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Ragan. Straight-line distance: 15.26 mi (24.56 km).
#1 Orleans
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 363 |
| Coordinates | 40.1291800, -99.4553800 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ragan
Human settlement in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 38 |
| Coordinates | 40.3102900, -99.2898200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Avenue (-99.289729, 40.310289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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