How far is Ralston, NE from Gering, NE?
The driving distance from Ralston, NE to Gering, NE is about 441.5 miles (710.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.3 miles (637.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ralston and Gering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ralston and Gering.
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Start on Q Street
54 m · 12 sec · Q Street
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Continue on Q Street
98 m · 19 sec · Q Street
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Turn left onto South 84th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Giles Road
1378 ft · 29 sec · Giles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2210 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
315.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on M Street
1.2 km · 2 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
12 m · 2 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ralston and Gering.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
316 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ralston and Light Rain near Gering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ralston to Gering?
The road trip is about 441.5 miles (710.5 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.2 miles from Ralston and 221.3 miles from Gering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.3 miles (637.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.30 one way or $130.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ralston and Gering, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ralston and Light Rain near Gering.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ralston and Gering. Straight-line distance: 396.31 mi (637.8 km).
#1 Ralston
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.2052800, -96.0425200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 710 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
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 | $4.19 | $65.30 | $130.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $69.67 | $139.35 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $77.93 | $155.86 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $94.09 | $188.18 |
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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