How far is Albion, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Albion, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Grand Island.
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Start on West State Street
1827 ft · 36 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 14
12.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
8.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Johnson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 14
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 92
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 92
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Turn left onto Highway 14
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 17th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 1st Street
843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Wheeler Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Sunny near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albion to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Albion and 32 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Sunny near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 55.75 mi (89.72 km).
#1 Albion
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.6908400, -98.0036700 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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