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Distance from Ruby to Herculaneum

Driving Distance
482 mi 775.8 km
Flying Distance
398.7 mi 641.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby, Nebraska to Herculaneum, Missouri is 482 mi (775.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 398.7 mi (641.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 7 hours 10 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 60 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 12:32 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Herculaneum
Place Herculaneum
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 38.254891
Longitude -90.393146
GPS 38.254891° N, 90.393146° W
Local Time 12:32 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby, Nebraska to Herculaneum, Missouri covers 482 mi (775.8 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 7 hours 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (481.4-517.0 miles / 775-832 km). The primary route shown here saves 26 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-29 S and I-70 E
482 mi 7 hours 10 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-70 E
517 mi 7 hours 47 minutes
Tolls
US-36 E
481.4 mi 7 hours 22 minutes

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.