How far is Ruskin, NE from Superior, NE?
The driving distance from Ruskin, NE to Superior, NE is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruskin and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruskin and Superior.
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Start on Main Street
90 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1200 ft · 58 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto Highway 136
10.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 136
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Turn left onto Highway 14
7.7 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Commercial Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruskin and Superior.
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.
Highway 136
Turn left onto Highway 136
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Ruskin and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruskin to Superior?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Ruskin and 9.9 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ruskin and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruskin and Superior. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.89 km).
#1 Ruskin
Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 113 |
| Coordinates | 40.1439000, -97.8692100 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Superior
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 40.0208500, -98.0700400 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Commercial Avenue (-98.070029, 40.02085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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