How far is Sparta, NE from Verdigre, NE?
The driving distance from Sparta, NE to Verdigre, NE is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Verdigre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Verdigre.
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Start on 885 Road
22 m · 8 sec · 885 Road
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Turn left onto 527 Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · 527 Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 882 Road
1.5 km · 2 min · 882 Road
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Continue on 526 Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · 526 Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 84
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Spur 54A
1688 ft · 33 sec · Spur 54A
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Continue on Sixth Avenue
140 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
772 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fourth Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fourth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta and Verdigre.
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.
527 Avenue
Turn left onto 527 Avenue
3.02 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparta and Partly Sunny near Verdigre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Verdigre?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Sparta and 4.7 miles from Verdigre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparta and Partly Sunny near Verdigre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Verdigre. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.13 km).
#1 Sparta
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 88 |
| Coordinates | 42.6552800, -97.9736800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Verdigre
Township in Knox County, Nebraska
| Population | 523 |
| Coordinates | 42.5969500, -98.0336800 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fourth Avenue (-98.03368, 42.596949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
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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