Origin
De Witt, NE
Afternoon in De Witt on Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Witt, NE to Swanton, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, NE
Jean-Rene Chazottes
Trip Overview
The drive from De Witt, NE to Swanton, NE covers 9.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road W, County Road V, County Road 2300 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on County Road W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road W is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Fillmore Avenue.
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 23m 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: at 0.1 miles (West Fillmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (County Road 2300): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Fillmore Avenue
Turn left onto West Fillmore Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
County Road V
Turn right onto County Road V
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
County Road 2300
Turn left onto County Road 2300
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
County Road W
Turn right onto County Road W
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road W | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road V | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road 2300 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fillmore Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2400 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Quince Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road W
— 6.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, NE and Swanton, NE.
1
Start on South Quince Street
347 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Quince Street
2
Turn left onto West Fillmore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Fillmore Avenue
3
Continue on County Road 2400
416 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 2400
4
Turn right onto County Road V
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road V
5
Turn left onto County Road 2300
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2300
6
Turn right onto County Road W
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road W
7
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
1st Street
8
Turn left onto Main Street
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Swanton, NE
Afternoon in Swanton on Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from De Witt, NE to Swanton, NE covers 9.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road W, County Road V, County Road 2300. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from De Witt, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Fillmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (County Road 2300): Navigation decision point.
The route from De Witt, NE to Swanton, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Homestead National Historical Park.
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