Origin
Lawrence, NE
Late night in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, NE to Ruskin, NE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, NE
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Ruskin, NE
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.1-mile drive from Lawrence to Ruskin, Nebraska, can be completed in about 38 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll primarily be on Highways 136, 4, and 14, with a 95% highway share, so expect a direct and efficient journey through the Great Plains. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, this route is budget-friendly and perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. There are no designated stops in the data, suggesting a continuous drive that allows for flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple, practical option for connecting two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 136 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 4 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Highway 14 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 136
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, NE and Ruskin, NE.
1
Start on N-4
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Continue on N-4
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 4
3
At end of road, turn right onto N-14
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 14
4
Continue on N-14
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on N-14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 14
6
Continue on N-14
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on N-14
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 14
8
Turn left onto US 136
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 136
9
Turn right onto B Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
B Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
N-14 / Highway 14
At end of road, turn right onto N-14 / Highway 14
Navigation decision point
3
20.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 136 / Highway 136
Turn left onto US 136 / Highway 136
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
B Street
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
4
31 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ruskin, NE
Late night in Ruskin on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive offers a consistent experience, with 95% of your travel on main roads like Highways 136, 4, and 14. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles on Highway 136, providing a good sense of steady progress. The profile suggests a straightforward journey without significant changes in road type, meaning you can anticipate a predictable driving experience for the entire 38-minute duration. This isn't a route for winding backroads; it's designed for efficient travel across the landscape.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Highway 136.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 136 and Highway 4. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near N-14 / Highway 14.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawrence, NE to Ruskin, NE is easy. At 38m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (N-14 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (B Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Highway 136. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (N-14 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (B Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ruskin, NE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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