How far is Ralston, NE from Boys Town, NE?
The driving distance from Ralston, NE to Boys Town, NE is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ralston and Boys Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ralston and Boys Town.
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Start on Q Street
54 m · 12 sec · Q Street
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Continue on Q Street
98 m · 21 sec · Q Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
2571 ft · 51 sec · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
4 mi · 7 min · L Street
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Continue on Industrial Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Industrial Road
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Turn right onto South 144th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 144th Street
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
1016 ft · 45 sec · Overlook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norton Circle
11 m · 2 sec · Norton Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Norton Drive
956 ft · 44 sec · Norton Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dowd Circle
42 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Dowd Drive
55 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dowd Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ralston and Boys Town.
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.
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ralston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ralston to Boys Town?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Ralston and 4.3 miles from Boys Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ralston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.
Stop Ideas Near Chalco
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 Chalco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ralston and Boys Town. Straight-line distance: 6.04 mi (9.72 km).
#1 Ralston
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.2052800, -96.0425200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boys Town (-96.13196, 41.26111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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