How far is Ravenna, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Ravenna, NE to Kearney, NE is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravenna and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenna and Kearney.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2415 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Ravenna Road
19.7 mi · 27 min · Ravenna Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
7.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 25th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 25th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenna and Kearney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ravenna Road
Continue on Ravenna Road
19.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Ravenna and Partly Cloudy near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravenna to Kearney?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Ravenna and 14.8 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ravenna and Partly Cloudy near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Gibbon
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 Gibbon.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravenna and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (39 km).
#1 Ravenna
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,361 |
| Coordinates | 41.0261200, -98.9125800 |
| Altitude | 612 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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