How far is Swedehome, NE from Polk, NE?
The driving distance from Swedehome, NE to Polk, NE is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swedehome and Polk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swedehome and Polk.
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Start on County Road 129
3174 ft · 1 min · County Road 129
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Turn right onto County Road I
1 mi · 3 min · County Road I
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Turn left onto County Road 130
6 mi · 8 min · County Road 130
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Turn left onto County Road C
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road C
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Continue on North Laclede Street
1186 ft · 38 sec · North Laclede Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
1589 ft · 1 min · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swedehome and Polk.
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.
County Road C
Turn left onto County Road C
6.69 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rain Showers leaving Swedehome and Chance Rain Showers near Polk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swedehome to Polk?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Swedehome and 5 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swedehome and Chance Rain Showers near Polk.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks
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 Clarks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swedehome and Polk. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).
#1 Swedehome
Swedehome is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1627900, -97.6636600 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk
Human settlement in Polk County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 307 |
| Coordinates | 41.0766800, -97.7839400 |
| Altitude | 531 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-97.783947, 41.07668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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