How far is Sutton, NE from Edgar, NE?

The driving distance from Sutton, NE to Edgar, NE is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.94 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.94 mi
Kilometers
35.31 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgar
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Sutton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutton
2026-10-15T20:10
Arrive Edgar
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sutton
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
Ong
NE

Settlement in Nebraska, USA

From Sutton
11 mi
00h 18m
To Edgar
11 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
40°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sutton and Edgar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sutton and Edgar.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grove Street

    24 m · 9 sec · East Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Saunders Avenue

    3073 ft · 1 min · South Saunders Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Road X

    12.1 mi · 22 min · Road X

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 74

    5 mi · 6 min · Highway 74

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Road S

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Road S

  6. 6

    Continue on Road 302.5

    2312 ft · 1 min · Road 302.5

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Street

    1635 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North D Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North D Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutton and Edgar.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Road X
12.1 mi · 55%
Highway 74
5 mi · 23%
Road S
3.49 mi · 16%
South Saunders Avenue
0.58 mi · 3%
Road 302.5
0.44 mi · 2%
5th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Road X

Continue on Road X

12.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ong
00h 18m from Sutton
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sutton and Partly Cloudy near Edgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sutton to Edgar?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Ong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Sutton and 11 miles from Edgar.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sutton and Partly Cloudy near Edgar.

Stop Ideas Near Ong

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ong, 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 Ong.

RAIL

Hastings

51 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

106 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutton and Edgar. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.63 km).

Sutton

#1 Sutton

City in Clay County, Nebraska, United States

Population111
Coordinates40.6055700, -97.8592100
Altitude512
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgar

Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population451
Coordinates40.3722300, -97.9714300
Altitude525
CountryUnited States
Start: Sutton (-97.85921, 40.60557)
End: Edgar (-97.97143, 40.37223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.45
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $3.23 $6.45
Mid-grade $4.47 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $5.00 $3.85 $7.70
Diesel $6.04 $4.65 $9.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutton and Edgar. The current time is 20:10:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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