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Distance from Ruby to Elk Creek

Driving Distance
86.9 mi 139.8 km
Flying Distance
62.5 mi 100.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby, Nebraska to Elk Creek, Nebraska is 86.9 mi (139.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 62.5 mi (100.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 8 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 26 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 62 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Ruby
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 40.831396
Longitude -97.076978
GPS 40.831396° N, 97.076978° W
Local Time 3:34 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Elk Creek
Place Elk Creek
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 40.285833
Longitude -96.129451
GPS 40.285833° N, 96.129451° W
Local Time 3:34 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby, Nebraska to Elk Creek, Nebraska covers 86.9 mi (139.8 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (85.3-100.1 miles / 137-161 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 62 mph (100 km/h).

Available Routes

NE-2 and NE-50
86.9 mi 1 hour 26 minutes
Shortest
US-77 S/Homestead Expy
100.1 mi 1 hour 41 minutes
US-77 S/Homestead Expy and NE-41 E
85.3 mi 1 hour 25 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.