Origin
Ruskin, NE
Morning in Ruskin on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruskin, NE to Hardy, 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
27m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruskin, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Ruskin to Hardy is 12.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Road 4600 and Highway 8, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. Expect a straightforward drive on mostly surface roads, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick local errand. With no planned stops and a brief travel time, this route is designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road 4600 | 8.8 mi | 21m |
| Highway 8 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Road 4600
— 8.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruskin, NE and Hardy, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Road 4600
8.8 mi
·
21 min
·
Road 4600
3
Turn right onto N-8
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 8
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Road 4600
At end of road, turn left onto Road 4600
Navigation decision point
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
N-8 / Highway 8
Turn right onto N-8 / Highway 8
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hardy, NE
Morning in Hardy on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 drive is predominantly on surface roads, with about 21% of the total mileage on highways. You'll experience 8.8 miles on Road 4600 as the longest continuous stretch before transitioning. The route begins on surface roads, then briefly utilizes Highway 8, before concluding on Main Street. This suggests a mostly rural cruising experience with minimal highway merging.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Road 4600.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Road 4600.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ruskin, NE to Hardy, NE is easy. At 27m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Road 4600): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (N-8 / Highway 8): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,689 ft
1,551 ft
Total Climb
65 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
1,689 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Road 4600. 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 0.4 miles (Road 4600): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (N-8 / Highway 8): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hardy, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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