Origin
Superior, NE
Late night in Superior on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, 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
24m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, NE
Ahmet ÇÖTÜR
Ruskin, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
This quick 19.8-mile drive from Superior, NE, to Ruskin, NE, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend most of your time on Highways 136 and 14, with a brief section on Idaho Street. With 92% highway driving, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Nebraska. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a short excursion or an easy connection between two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 136 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 14 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Idaho Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| B Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Commercial Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 136
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, NE and Ruskin, NE.
1
Start on North Commercial Avenue
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Commercial Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto N-14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
4
Continue on N-14
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 14
5
Turn right onto US 136
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 136
6
Turn right onto B Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
B Street
7
Turn right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-14 / Idaho Street
Turn left onto N-14 / Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 136 / Highway 136
Turn right onto US 136 / Highway 136
Navigation decision point
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
B Street
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:57 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
22 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
24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 19.8-mile trip, with 92% of your drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on Highway 136. This route primarily consists of two-lane highway driving, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. As you transition between Highway 136 and Highway 14, the road character remains largely the same, emphasizing efficient travel through the Nebraska landscape.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 136 and Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (N-14 / Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (N-14 / Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): 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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