How far is Ragan, NE from Orleans, NE?
The driving distance from Ragan, NE to Orleans, NE is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ragan and Orleans.
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Start on Cross Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · Cross Avenue
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Turn right onto North Railway Street
1349 ft · 55 sec · North Railway Street
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Orleans Avenue
1491 ft · 32 sec · South Orleans Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ragan and Orleans.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ragan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ragan to Orleans?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Ragan and 10.6 miles from Orleans.
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 7:38 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 Mostly Sunny around Ragan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Orleans.
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 Ragan and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 15.26 mi (24.56 km).
#1 Ragan
Human settlement in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 38 |
| Coordinates | 40.3102900, -99.2898200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 363 |
| Coordinates | 40.1291800, -99.4553800 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans (-99.45538, 40.12918)
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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