Origin
Sargent, NE
Late night in Sargent on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sargent, NE to Wescott, NE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sargent, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Sargent, NE to Wescott, NE covers 13.5 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 183, 21C Spur, Oak Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Highway 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Sargent, NE to Wescott, NE covers 13.5 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main 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 16m 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 Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 183 / Highway 183): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (S-21C / 21C Spur): 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 183 / Highway 183
Turn right onto US 183 / Highway 183
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
S-21C / 21C Spur
Turn left onto S-21C / 21C Spur
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Oak Grove Road
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Wescott Road
Turn left onto Wescott Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 183 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| 21C Spur | 6 mi | 6m |
| Oak Grove Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wescott Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 183
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sargent, NE and Wescott, NE.
1
Start on Broadway Street
21 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 183
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 183
4
Turn left onto S-21C
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
21C Spur
5
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Grove Road
6
Turn left onto Wescott Road
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wescott Road
7
Arrive at destination
Wescott Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wescott, NE
Late night in Wescott on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
16m 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 Sargent, NE to Wescott, NE covers 13.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 183, 21C Spur, Oak Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Sargent, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 183 / Highway 183): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (S-21C / 21C Spur): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sargent, NE to Wescott, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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