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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.96 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.75 mi
89.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.75 mi
Kilometers
89.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.96 mi
Kilometers
102.93 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Albion
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-12T22:15
Arrive Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clarks
NE

Village in the United States

From Albion
31.9 mi
00h 34m
To Grand Island
32 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1827 ft · 36 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 14

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 14

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 14

    8.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on North Johnson Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Johnson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 14

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 92

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    4 mi · 5 min · Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on 17th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 30

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on East 1st Street

    843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Wheeler Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · North Wheeler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
24.7 mi · 39%
Highway 30
20.4 mi · 32%
State Highway 14
13.3 mi · 21%
17th Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Highway 92
1.01 mi · 2%
North Johnson Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks
00h 34m from Albion
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clarks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks.

RAIL

Hastings

84 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

104 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 55.75 mi (89.72 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-98.00367, 41.690837)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Grand Island. The current time is 22:15:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.