How far is Primrose, NE from Loretto, NE?

The driving distance from Primrose, NE to Loretto, NE is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
21.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.72 mi
20.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.72 mi
Kilometers
20.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loretto
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Primrose
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Primrose
2026-04-23T13:34
Arrive Loretto
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Primrose
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 Primrose
10.7 mi
00h 13m
To Loretto
10.7 mi
00h 13m

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
14 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Primrose and Loretto.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 52

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 52

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 91

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 230th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 230th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 220th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 220th Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 14

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 91
11.1 mi · 52%
Highway 52
4.24 mi · 20%
Highway 14
2.2 mi · 10%
Old Mill Road
1.38 mi · 6%
220th Avenue
1.27 mi · 6%
230th Avenue
0.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 91

Turn right onto Highway 91

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 13m from Primrose
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Primrose and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Primrose to Loretto?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 10.7 miles from Primrose and 10.7 miles from Loretto.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Primrose and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Primrose and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 12.72 mi (20.47 km).

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#1 Primrose

Village in Boone County, Nebraska, United States

Population57
Coordinates41.6230700, -98.2381200
Altitude556
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loretto

Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7647300, -98.0806200
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Start: Primrose (-98.23812, 41.62307)
End: Loretto (-98.08062, 41.76473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
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 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 Primrose and Loretto. The current time is 13:34:21.

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.