Origin
Raven, NE
Afternoon in Raven on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raven, NE to Long Pine, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Raven, NE to Long Pine, NE covers 28.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 7, US Highway 20, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 7 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 20 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| East 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway S9A | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 7
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raven, NE and Long Pine, NE.
1
Start on N-7
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 7
2
Continue on N-7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 20; N-7
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
4
Continue on US 20; N-7
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 20
5
Turn right onto S-9A
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Highway S9A
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto East 5th Street
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
8
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 20; N-7 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto US 20; N-7 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
S-9A / State Highway S9A
Turn right onto S-9A / State Highway S9A
Navigation decision point
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Long Pine, NE
Afternoon in Long Pine on Saturday
Local time
2:34 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
1 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
34m 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?
28.3 mi in 34m, mostly highway — 18.7 mi of that is on State Highway 7.
91% 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: 18.7 mi on State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 7 and US Highway 20. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in near US 20; N-7 / East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Raven, NE to Long Pine, NE is easy. At 34m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (US 20; N-7 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (S-9A / State Highway S9A): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,708 ft
2,373 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
335 ft
Highest Point
2,708 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on State Highway 7. 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 19.3 miles (US 20; N-7 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (S-9A / State Highway S9A): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Pine, NE before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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