Origin
Oak, NE
Night in Oak on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak, NE to Ruskin, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak, NE
@coldbeer
Ruskin, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Oak to Ruskin is 8.2 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Road 4600, Road RS, and Highway 136, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief drive connects two points within Nebraska's Great Plains region. It's a straightforward local trip, ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey through the state. Given its short distance, it's easily completed in a single day, offering minimal travel time between destinations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. With only an 8% highway share, you'll primarily be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles on Road 4600. Expect a driving experience that requires attention to navigation due to the numerous road changes, rather than a high-speed highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Road 4600 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 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 Alma 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Alma Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Alma Street
Turn right onto Alma Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 136 / Highway 136
Turn left onto US 136 / Highway 136
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
B Street
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road 4600 | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Road RS | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 136 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 65A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Alma Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Road 4600
— 5.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak, NE and Ruskin, NE.
1
Start on Maple Street
381 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Alma Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Alma Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
421 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Continue on S-65A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 65A
5
Turn right onto Road RS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Road RS
6
Continue on Road 4600
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Road 4600
7
Turn left onto US 136
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Highway 136
8
Turn right onto B Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
B Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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
Ruskin, NE
Night in Ruskin on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
29 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
19m 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 Oak, NE to Ruskin, NE covers 8.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Road 4600, Road RS, Highway 136. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Oak, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Alma Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 136 / Highway 136): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak, NE to Ruskin, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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