How far is Republican City, NE from Alma, NE?

The driving distance from Republican City, NE to Alma, NE is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.33 mi
00h 11m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Republican City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.33 mi
Kilometers
13.4 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Republican City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Republican City
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Alma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Republican City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Huntley
NE

Village in Nebraska

From Republican City
4.2 mi
00h 05m
To Alma
4.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Republican City and Alma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Republican City and Alma.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    35 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Truman Avenue

    99 m · 15 sec · Truman Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berrigan Road

    1234 ft · 39 sec · Berrigan Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto John Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · John Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Republican City and Alma.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Street
0.43 mi · 5%
Berrigan Road
0.23 mi · 3%
Truman Avenue
0.06 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

7.59 mi · 00h 09m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
00h 05m from Republican City
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Republican City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Republican City to Alma?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 4.2 miles from Republican City and 4.2 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Republican City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntley.

RAIL

Holdrege

26 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

87 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

McCook

113 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Republican City and Alma. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.05 km).

Republican City

#1 Republican City

Township in Harlan County, Nebraska

Population151
Coordinates40.0997300, -99.2203700
Altitude618
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alma

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,116
Coordinates40.0975100, -99.3620400
Altitude602
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-99.220371, 40.09961)
End: John Street (-99.362109, 40.09751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
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.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 Republican City and Alma. The current time is 02:51:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.