How far is Saint Edward, NE from Loretto, NE?
The driving distance from Saint Edward, NE to Loretto, NE is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Edward and Loretto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Edward and Loretto.
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Start on North 3rd Street
17 m · 5 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Beaver Street
573 ft · 11 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1944 ft · 41 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
17 m · 3 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Edward and Loretto.
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 39
Continue on Highway 39
9.19 mi · 00h 11m
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 Saint Edward and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Edward to Loretto?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Saint Edward and 9.1 miles from Loretto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Edward and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Edward and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 17.43 mi (28.05 km).
#1 Saint Edward
City in Boone County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 41.5700100, -97.8658900 |
| Altitude | 507 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loretto
Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7647300, -98.0806200 |
| Altitude | 561 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loretto (-98.08062, 41.76473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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